Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Ricky Saints heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Saints says that he will always put his money behind Je'Von Evans even if Oba Femi proved why he is the NXT Champion. He also says he has been in NXT for six months and that while he has accomplished plenty, he wants the NXT Championship. He admits there are others worthy of facing Oba Femi, but he considers now the perfect time to call his shot and calls Oba out. Josh Briggs shows up instead, saying Saints walks around like he runs the place and that he is tired of outsiders like Saints getting shots they do not deserve. Saints gives Briggs credit for how tough he is, but he will not step aside for him and he will handle him right now. Suddenly, General Manager Ava shows up. She says that nobody has heard from Je'Von Evans since he lost at Heatwave, and now she has to find a new #1 contender for the NXT Championship, and both men will square off tonight to see who faces Oba Femi at No Mercy.
In backstage footage from Sunday, Blake Monroe wants a shot at the NXT Women's Championship when Kelani Jordan shows up saying she has fought for two years for this. General Manager Ava has them go one-on-one on Tuesday to finish what they started.
Kelani Jordan beats Blake Monroe after Jordynne Grace shows up and chases Blake Monroe out of the ring only for the exit out of the building to be chained and locked shut. This leads Blake to run back into the ring, where Kelani gets the win.
Sarah Schreiber interviews Myles Borne at the entryway. Myles says his vision is still a little blurry, but this is a blindfold match, and while he is still deaf, he can still feel the fans' energy and says he needs it for this match.
Lexis King beats Myles Borne in a Blindfold Match when Lexis King thumbs the referee in the eyes, removes his blindfold and kicks Myles Borne in the groin.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair is worried about her match when Charlie Dempsey shows up and says he has found a partner: Kendal Grey, who has recently impressed him.
The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley) beat Wren Sinclair and Kendal Grey.
Ricky Saints beats Josh Briggs in an NXT Championship #1 contender's match to face Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at No Mercy.
Backstage, Sol Ruca, Zaria and Lola Vice get ready for their match. Sol Ruca gifts Lola Vice with a T-shirt for the occasion, then Jaida Parker shows up and says she is proud of Lola Vice. Lash Legend shows up and says Jaida is humble, but Jaida mocks Lash for her lack of humility.
Oba Femi heads to the ring while Ricky Saints is still in the ring. Saints says that as long as Oba has been NXT Champion, it is now starting to wear down on him. He says that his reign cannot last forever and that he will be the one to end it. Oba says he did something in Saints, and that it is fear. He says that Saints' career will reach new heights, but he will show him that he is not special and that he will make "the absolute" look "absolutely mediocre." Suddenly, DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) shows up in the crowd. Dion Lennox says they lead the way in NXT, and Osiris gives Oba and Saints the choice to either leave or be forced out of the ring. Saints picks the second option, which leads to a beatdown. Hank Walker and Tank Ledger rush to the ring to even the numbers game, and DarkState is soon cleared out.
The rules for the WWE Speed Championship and Women's Speed Championship are explained. We then hear from General Manager Ava, who says that on September 2nd, there will be a tournament for the women's title featuring Candice LeRae from SmackDown, Xia Brookside from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Faby Apache from AAA and Lainey Reed from NXT. Candice vs. Xia will be the first match.
Tyra Mae Steele beats Alba Fyre after stomping "All Ego" Ethan Page in the hand for getting involved in the match and dodging Alba's superkick afterward to win with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Chelsea Green attacks Tyra Mae from behind. Tavion confronts Chelsea and blocks her slap, but Ethan Page attacks Tavion from behind and drapes him in a Canadian flag.
Hank Walker and Tank Walker meet with General Manager Ava backstage. Ava announces that next week, Hank, Tank Oba Femi and Ricky Saints will face DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) next week.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx). Jacy Jayne states that Ash by Elegance stole the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship from her, but they cannot take the history that she made away from her. Jazmyn Nyx wants to win the WWE Women's Speed Championship and bring it to Fatal Influence, but Jacy cares only for herself and insults her when she thinks she is championship material.
Lola Vice, Sol Ruca and Zaria beat Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) in a six-woman tag match.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan) head to the ring to start tonight's show. After a replay of what they did to Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest last week, JD McDonagh says the beating they got was a long time coming, and Finn Balor says Rhea and Priest are the bad guys around here, not them, due to their betrayal. He says that they deserved that beating and that it is a preview of what will happen at Bash In Berlin. Liv thanks Rhea for putting herself in the position to lose The Judgment Day, and says she will find out that she and Dominik will always be on top. Dominik says that Liv does things for her that Rhea has never done, like help him beat "[his] deadbeat day" Rey Mysterio, and with her full support, he is entering the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Tournament and winning the whole thing. The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Dragon Lee) suddenly shows up, and Rey tells Dominik that he is a lost soul and needs help, and that when he was with Rhea, "one of you had a set, and it sure wasn't [Dominik]." Rey says somebody needs to put Dominik in his place, but Dominik says he beat him and had him disappear for weeks. Rey says that Dominik was always a jackass, but now that he is with Liv, he is "an even bigger jackass." Liv takes offense to that statement, and Rey threatens to slap the moustache off Dominik's face. Dominik says he would like to see him try, and McDonagh goes for a cheap shot only for Rey to punch him back. The Latino World Order soon cleans house.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito) beats The Latino World Order (Rey Mysterio, Joaquin Wilde, Cruz del Toro, Dragon Lee) in an eight-man tag team match after Liv Morgan pulls Dominik out of the way of Rey's top rope splash, allowing Dominik to pin Rey with a La Magistral Cradle for the win. After the match, The Judgment Day continues to attack The Latino World Order. As Dominik is about to splash Rey through the announce table, Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest show up. Rhea beats up Liv, and Damian Priest distracts Dominik long enough for him to run into Rhea. Liv jumps on top of Rhea, and Priest fends off the rest of The Judgment Day, but Rhea and Priest soon stand tall. Carlito gets South of Heaven, while JD McDonagh gets Riptide after receiving a strong clothesline from Rhea just seconds beforehand.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews The Miz. Miz admits that he has had a bad couple of weeks, and it feels like every time he does the right thing, something goes wrong. He says that it time to right some wrongs and get one step closer to the Intercontinental Championship. "Big" Bronson Reed shows up and says Miz came after him because he took out R-Truth, and R-Truth came after him for taking out Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. He tells Miz that after he decimates Braun Strowman, he will come back for him.
Backstage, Xavier Woods is met by Kofi Kingston. Woods and Kofi bury the hatchet regarding last week and focus on the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Tournament.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Pure Fusion Collective (Sonya Deville, Zoey Stark, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler). They brag about injuring Kayden Carter, Katana Chance, Dakota Kai and Zelina Vega, and state that Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) will be added to that count before telling them to step up and shoot their shot.
Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane) beat Pure Fusion Collective (Zoey Stark and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler) after Zelina Vega attacks Sonya Deville on the outside.
We see VHS cassette footage of Bo Dallas looking back on his accomplishments. He says that past mistakes will not be made again, as the false prophet continues to make himself known to the world as a loving shepherd leading his sheep into the mouths of wolves. He says that American Made (Chad Gable, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile) is not a family, but blasphemy, and that The Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas, Joe Gacy, Erick Rowan, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) have given Chad Gable chance and chance, yet Gable has refused to remove the scales from his eyes. He says that they must cut the head of the snake so that the blood can wash away the sins of the damned. Bo Dallas accepts Gable's challenge, and says that what is about to happen is more than a reckoning; it is a purge.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. McIntyre makes fun of CM Punk's promos, then says he is telling the truth and that the truth is that Punk is scared of him, which he has known since Royal Rumble after Punk kept attacking him from behind every chance he got. He says that the fans continue to chant Punk's name despite this, and accuses the fans of being enablers for CM Punk before stating that what Punk will be going through in their strap match will be on them. McIntyre says the fans has chosen nostalgia over what is going on right now, and as he states that Punk will regret challenging him to a strap match as he lashes him again and again, Punk shows up behind McIntyre and strikes McIntyre with a leather strap. McIntyre and Punk soon brawl, and when McIntyre gets the upper hand, he grabs the strap only to be slammed into the commentary table and struck with the leather strap again. Security shows up to break up the brawl, and McIntyre is able to flee through the crowd before Punk takes out a few members of security.
We hear from Braun Strowman, who reminds "Big" Bronson Reed that when he gets in the ring with him, he will find out why he is called "The Monster Among Monsters."
"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Karrion Kross and Kofi Kingston in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Tournament.
In Instagram footage from earlier today, Gunther says he is focused on Bash In Berlin, for as much as SummerSlam was the day that he saved professional wrestling, Bash In Berlin will be the day that Randy Orton will have met his match.
Randy Orton heads to the ring. Orton says that for the entirety of his career, he has listened to the voices in his head, but as of late, he has been listening to the voices of the fans, and he thanks them for the warm reception, saying it means the world to him even if it took fifteen years. He says he won a lot of titles in his career, but the won that he loves the most is the World Heavyweight Championship, as it is the first world title that he won and that he has history engrained in that built. He also talks about how he retired the original World Heavyweight title after unifying it with the WWE Championship, but when the title was re-introduced, he was at home recovering from spinal fusion history and did not know if he would compete ever again. Orton says that he wants to engrain his name in the World Heavyweight Championship again and that he has the opportunity on Saturday to create a new legacy. He says that he will be stepping into enemy territory in Berlin, Germany and that he will be facing a living legend in Gunther, whose head is shoved so far up his own ass that he has no idea what he will be facing in him. Orton says he grew up in the front of the WWE fans and that he signed his first contract when he was nineteen years old, and that the fans have watched him become humble and learn from his mistakes over and over again until he stepped out from the shadows and took them out one by one. He says that Gunther was an arrogant young prick at that age and that this may be the one thing they have in common, and while he may have been humbled, Gunther has never been put in his place, which will happen on Saturday. Orton says it only had to be about the World Heavyweight Championship, but Gunther made it personal by talking about his family and his personal demons. He says he has beaten those demons, which are more powerful than any opponent Gunther has ever known. He then says he will beat Gunther just like he beat his personal demons.
We hear from The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn), who say that Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair are not the unstoppable force they were thought to be, and that they will expose them for the frauds that they are while staying Women's Tag Team Champions.
Braun Strowman vs. "Big" Bronson Reed ends with a parking lot brawl and Bronson Reed hitting Braun Strowman with the Tsunami on top of a car. After the break, medical staff checks on Braun Strowman, who says that he cannot feel his fingers. Meanwhile, "Big" Bronson Reed has walked off the scene under his own power, refusing medical attention.
Pete Dunne beats The Miz and Xavier Woods in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the Intercontinental Championship #1 Contender's Tournament after pulling the referee out of the ring during a pinfall attempt by Woods, booting Woods in the face and hitting The Miz with the Bitter End.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Bron Breakker. Breakker congratulates "Main Event" Jey Uso and Pete Dunne for qualifying, then warns Jey Uso to keep his name out of his mouth as a member of Jey's family has never beaten a member of his family. He then warns the eventual tournament winner that the worst is yet to come.
We hear from Chad Gable and American Made (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Ivy Nile), saying he does not hide behind a mask and has his family do his dirty work. He then says that the world will find out that Bo Dallas is an ordinary guy who has been messing with someone who is not only anything but extraordinary, but also "American Made."
We hear from Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley. Priest says The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan) have given their explanation, and says they are indeed the bad guy. Rhea says The Judgment Day made them the bad guys that they are. Priest says The Judgment Day want to play victim, but they will become victims at Bash In Berlin, while Rhea Ripley says that they will show no mercy.
WWE acknowledges the life and career of Sid Eudy, also known as "Sid Justice," "Sycho Sid," and "Sid Vicious."
Uncle Howdy beats Chad Gable after Ivy Nile distracts the referee only for Howdy to send Gable into the referee when he breaks out of the ankle lock. This leads to The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) showing up to attack Uncle Howdy, but Howdy laughs and the lights go out. The rest of The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Erick Rowan) show up to go on the attack, and they, The Creed Brothers and Ivy Nile all fight their way through the crowd while Gable and Uncle Howdy fight it out in the ring again. At this point, the referee has come to. Uncle Howdy then hits Gable with Sister Abigail for the win.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
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Jack Perry makes his way to the ring to start tonight's show, and before he heads to the ring, he has a few backstage workers carry the FTW Championship out ceremoniously before he places it on a table in the ring. Perry says that as the greatest FTW Champion who ever lived, he felt he had the responsibility to say a few nice words about the title, saying it was a good title with its ups and downs that was misunderstood at times, and yet it has grown near and dear to his heart, for when people look up the FTW Championship in 100 years, they will find his face next to it. He says that instead of being sad that it is over, everyone should remember the good times, then plays a slideshow of himself with the FTW Championship and nothing else. As he pretends to cry with an orange handkerchief, Perry says the FTW Championship will leave a beautiful legacy behind thanks to him and that it is finally time to send the title to a better place. Jack Perry then pulls out a sledgehammer from underneath the table, and as he is about to swing, the lights go out and we see a video of Hook doing pull-ups on city crossing lights. Hook says Perry cannot destroy the championship because he is the championship and the championship is his bloodline. He then says that he will come back for what is his. The lights come back on, and Hook is behind Perry. Hook throws Perry around the ring before suplexing him into the table. He then lays the FTW title on top of Perry before simply stating "Wembley, Sunday."
Orange Cassidy, Penta el Zero Miedo and Eddie Kingston beat The Butcher, The Blade and Kip Sabian in a trios match. After the match, Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) show up. Taylor calls out The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, Jon Moxley) and Proud and Powerful (Santana and Ortiz), and Trent mentions The Blackpool Combat Club destroying his mother Sue's minivan and disrespecting Sue before stating that they are not coming to Stadium Stampede to hurt them and do it for Sue, not to hug or have fun. Eddie is about to take the microphone, but Orange Cassidy takes it away from him and is about to speak when The Blackpool Combat Club and Proud and Powerful. Moxley tells Eddie to think through his anger for a second and tells him that he made the challenge and allowed them to pick any partners that they want, and that he should not be surprised that they picked Proud and Powerful. Santana says the last year has been full of pain, struggle and torture and realizing who is real and who is not and it will all culminate at All In as Eddie Kingston heads to the back before Claudio Castagnoli says that none of them are Eddie's friends anymore and that Eddie blames everyone but himself for it and fails to take responsibility. Ortiz says one reaps what one sows (as if to quote Eddie saying "All I do is reap"), then Eddie Kingston is seen backstage only to be unable to find them, even after he grabs a member of the film crew and demanding to know where they are. Eddie says he is not surprised that Proud and Powerful turned of him and that he will still gut them up and watch them die in the Stadium Stampede match, then tells Jon Moxley to get out of his way because he knows he has a family and he does not want to hurt him. He then says he will bury Wheeler Yuta before leaving Claudio for last and making sure he is scarred forever.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) beats Darius Martin and Action Andretti.
In backstage footage from Dynamite, Lexy Nair interviews Darby Allin and Nick Wayne. AR Fox shows up and apologizes to Nick Wayne, saying it took him 16 years to get here and that he thought everyone lost faith in him when he lost to Orange Cassidy and he panicked. He says he cannot give him his father back, but he can give him his word. Nick walks away, but Darby Allin forgives Fox.
We see a new music video from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn).
We see a video package for the women's four-way match for the AEW Women's World Championship at All In.
Big Bill beats Vary Morales. After the match, "Absolute" Ricky Starks congratulates Vary Morales on his effort, saying he reminds him of a young Ricky Steamboat, then whips him to show what he did to Steamboat. He then says that next week, he will have a bigger strap, then starts whipping Morales again until referees rush in to tell him to stop.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Ruby Soho, who challenges Kris Statlander for the TBS Championship at All Out, and says she will beat her once and for all, because she may be more than a woman, she is less than an Outcast.
Willow Nightingale beats Robyn Renegade.
We see a video package of AEW's media appearance in the UK for All In.
We see a video package chronicling the events between Miro and Powerhouse Hobbs.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kris Statlander, who says she is sick of The Outcasts taking advantage of people and playing games like a bunch of children, and says that if Ruby Soho wants to act like a child, then "momma's gonna treat [her] like one." She says that she is tired of people thinking they can walk all over each other, and if anyone wants to call her out, she will take them out.
"Limitless" Keith Lee beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice.
We see footage of Dralistico and Preston Vance being beaten up by masked men clad in all black before they eventually fight back against their attackers. Someone then shows up clapping.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. He says he is amazed how little the powers that be think of him, as he has been told that if he interferes in tonight's main event, he would jeopardize his newly won opportunity at All In. He then says he is proactive and will be on commentary so that everyone can keep his eyes on him, and says he will remain a professional, for he is a man who is professional and he got the match that he wanted from CM Punk, and at All In, he will hand CM Punk the ass whipping he definitely needs. Samoa Joe then guests on commentary for the next match.
Hook, Darby Allin, Sting and CM Punk beat "Switchblade" Jay White, Luchasaurus and The Mogul Embassy (Swerve Strickland and "The Machine" Brian Cage) in an All In All-Star 8-Man Tag Match following a rear naked choke from CM Punk to Brian Cage. After the match, Samoa Joe attacks CM Punk, and Jack Perry runs in to attack Hook, leading to a brawl all around the ring in which Samoa Joe smacks CM Punk in the face with the Real World Championship and Jack Perry trying to suplex Hook in the stands.
Before the next match, it is still unknown what injuries Mackenzie Morgan has suffered following last week's contract signing or when she will be able to wrestle again.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce table. Bosby says he defended the Internet title for 245 days against anyone who stepped up and that "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane cheated him out of the Internet Championship with help from "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane, and now he is calling Austin Lane out for a title rematch. Austin and Nikki show up, and Austin demands an end to the "Worst of the Worst" chants and the chants for Bosby, and while he admits that Bosby is the franchise and the future, he is not the present, and that rematch is not happening. After Austin tells Bosby that he can start back at the bottom and work his way up, Bosby says that while Austin is the best of the best, he is not even the best wrestler in his marriage. Austin gets ticked off and gives Bosby his rematch.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane gets in the ring to slap Bosby only to feign injury and distract the referee, allowing Austin Lane to hit a low blow and retain the title.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that all "Masterpiece" Chris Masters had to do was give to The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Sister Jennifer, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) and admits "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt looked better, but he disrespected him, and now his Righteous Path will step over and on him and they drag him behind themselves down the righteous path.
Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) contemplate their losing streak when Barnabas the Leader shows up and says that he knows talent and that The L.A. Hustlers have lacked a producer who can take them to the top of the charts, which he claims he can do. He says he can take The L.A. Hustlers all the way to the tag team titles, and asks them to think about it. The L.A. Hustlers do not know what to think of this.
Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader shows up wearing a yellow bandana, multiple gold chains and a Memphis Grizzlies medallion as he introduces The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), who still do not know what to make of Barnabas.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Cole and Cage at the announce desk, and Cage says he is fired up to be part of "The Swole Patrol" with Cage, who has not been pinned in months and has been voted "Best Local Athlete" by readers of the Memphis Flyer. Cole says everyone, including the championship committee, knows about his unbeaten streak, and that something has got to give sooner or later.
We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston), who brag about putting Mackenzie Morgan through a table and leaving her unable to challenge Nyxx for the Women's title on Matt Williams' birthday. Gaston says that Nyxx will be the "now and forever" Women's Champion.
"Dangerous" Diana Taylor beats Bashley Bones.
"The Master of Fatjitsu" K-Toomer and "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony - accompanied by King Cobra - quickly beat "Astonishing" Austin Molitalo and Brendan Beretta. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, Mike Anthony and King Cobra at the announce desk. Mike Anthony grabs the microphone and asks the WrestleCenter crowd to make some noise, which they do. He says that he and K-Toomer and on fire, and K-Toomer says that the two of them will become a nightmare after what The Roberts Family Legacy did to them. King Cobra says K-Toomer and Mike Anthony are the team to beat, and while they take care of business, he will take care of Big Red.
"The Masterpiece" Chris Masters beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt with the Master Lock after also putting Reverend Ash Taylor in the hold for getting in the ring and getting in his face.
The Dark Order (John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Preston "10" Vance) beat The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews). As Brody King and Buddy Matthews keep Reynolds and Silver out of the ring while Malakai Black has 10 in a knee bar, Miro shows up and fights them. Reynolds then pins Malakai Black with a schoolkid pin to give The Dark Order the win and the finals match and the House of Black their first trios loss. After the match, The House of Black gang up on Miro and stomp on him after Malakai Black kicks Miro in the back of the head. Darby Allin and Sting show up, and The House of Black retreats.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Hook, who says that he does not care about what The Jericho Appreciation Society have to say about him. "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard then show up as Hook leaves. Menard says they want a taste of the title, and Parker says that a weight has been placed on his shoulders by the title and the fans who have made him into a phenomenon. He proposes that they face Hook for the FTW Championship at All Out and take the weight off his shoulders.
Before the next match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth says the best part about Cleveland, Ohio is leaving and moving to a real city, and that he did that and became "The Hollywood Hunk." He also says the Cleveland Browns are the worst team in NFL history before Wardlow shows up. After Wardlow heads to the ring, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt, Satnam Singh and Chris Sabin show up to watch from the stage. Ryan Nemeth says this is about him and that he should be champion before calling Wardlow a loser and getting headbutted.
Wardlow quickly retains the TNT Championship against "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) and La Faccion Ingobernable (Andrade, Rush, Jose the Assistant). Andrade reminds Private Party of what happened to Dragon Lee and that everything in the world has consequences.
Powerhouse Hobbs quickly beats Ashton Day. After the match, The Factory shows up on the video screen with "Absolute" Ricky Starks held hostage. After QT Marshall says that he is a man of his word, he then wraps his watch around his knuckles and punches Starks out.
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews The Baddies (Jade Cargill, Kiera Hogan, Leila Grey). Jade Cargill tells Athena to "come and get these hands" after telling Kiera Hogan to get rid of Leila Grey for doing nothing for her lately and shooing Lexi away, then Athena attacks Jade Cargill and officials step in to restore order.
Sammy Guevara and Tay Melo beat Ortiz and Ruby Soho after Anna Jay shows up and throws Ruby Soho into the ring steps as the referee is distracted.
We see backstage footage of CM Punk in the trainer's room after Dynamite. CM Punk says he did not feel anything when he got injured in his match against Jon Moxley to unify the AEW World Championships.
Mark Henry interviews "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Claudio Castagnoli. Dustin says there is a lot of history between himself and Claudio, and that this is his opportunity and his shot and he is giving Claudio the best version of himself he has ever seen. Claudio says this is exactly what he wants, as The Blackpool Combat Club and the Ring of Honor World Championship is about high-level competition, then says that everyone is confident until they get in the ring and that he will shatter Dustin's dreams.
Caprice Coleman and William Regal guest on commentary for the next match. Chris Jericho, irritated by Regal's unannounced appearance on commentary, takes off his headset and heads to the back.
Claudio Castagnoli retains the Ring of Honor World Championship against "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes despite a very inadvertent low blow from Dustin.
Malik Blade and Edris Enofe beat Bronco Nima and Lucien Price.
Kelly Kincaid interviews Nathan Frazer. Frazer says he has always looked up to Ikemen Jiro for his style, but he will meet his match tonight. Frazer also says that while he came to the United States to play soccer, then gets a basketball when he calls for a ball and says that soccet taught him agility, endurance and a powerful right foot. He then kicks the ball, but it hits somebody out of camera shot. Frazer runs away.
Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) meet Hit Row (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee" Adonis, Top Dolla. Both teams immediately get along.
We see part one of a video package of Drew McIntyre.
We hear from Karrion Koss and Scarlett. Kross says that it may or may not be Drew McIntyre's time, then tells McIntyre to take the time and savor the moment, for at any moment, he could put his hand through the back of his and make it all for nothing.
Natalya and Sonya Deville beat the team of Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop, the team of Dana Brooke and Tamina and the team of Xia Li and Shotzi Blackheart in a "Last Chance" Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match to advance to the semi-finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament after Dana Brooke hits Nikki A.S.H. with a Superplex to the outside of the ring onto everyone else. Sonya then drags Nikki A.S.H. into the ring and pins her to get the win.
We see a video package for "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.
The Brawling Brutes (Sheamus, Ridge Holland, Butch) head to the ring. Sheamus says that next week, they will be "starting fights and drinking pints" when he becomes Intercontinental Champion and the first-ever "ultimate Grand Slam Champion." It is not long before Gunther and Ludwig Kaiser show up. Sheamus says Gunther calls himself a ring general, but he is the real ring general after facing and beating the best of the best in a WWE ring, and he has says nobody has had "banger after banger" like him. He says he has seen a lot of himself in Gunther and that it has been a long time since he has seen brutal qualities in someone like him who also likes going to war in the ring like he does, then says Gunther has something he wants: the Intercontinental Championship. Sheamus says he will drag the Intercontinental Championship out of the belly of the best and into the red dragon, then Gunther says Sheamus is a man to be respected. Gunther then says Sheamus is nothing like him, and that to protect the title, he will show him what violence really means. He promises to not only keep his title, but chop his chest into bloody bits and break the man who supposedly cannot be broken in Sheamus. As Sheamus and Gunther have a staredown, Butch attacks Ludwig Kaiser, and when Ridge Holland tries to separate them, he also gets beaten up. Sheamus and Gunther pick their respective seconds up and hold them back. Kaiser and Gunther then leave.
Backstage, Megan Morant interviews Sonya Deville and Natalya. Natalya says that they are starting to find their groove, and that Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez should be concerned tonight. Meanwhile, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop are arguing in the background.
Backstage, Sami Zayn meets with The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), then meets with Roman Reigns. He brings up Sami Zayn's loss from last week and that sometimes bad things happen, then thanks him for his assistance from last week. When Sami says Roman can count on his for anything, Roman asks Sami for a favor and asks Sami to help take care of Drew McIntyre. Sami thanks Roman for the opportunity.
Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai guest on commentary for the next match.
Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez beat Natalya and Sonya Deville to advance to the finals of the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Tournament. After the match, Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky have a staredown with Aliyah and Raquel.
Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) have a photoshoot when loud music comes out of Hit Row's bus nearby. Max Dupri is angry, but this give Maxine Dupri an idea. After the commercial break, Maxine Dupri brings out Los Lotharios, who have a solution: vandalizing the bus with spray paint.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) are in the ring. Xavier Woods is in a wheelchair and wearing a blanket. Woods mentions how they have been making fun of The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) and that they underestimated them. Kofi says that The Viking Raiders have been kicking their asses and that one of them cracked his ribs a couple of weeks ago. Woods says that they have to face a harsh reality after seeing the Viking funeral and the burning of New Day merchandise from last week and says that they may be done. As Kofi says that they have gotten to do a lot of great things as a team, The Viking Raiders show up. Erik says they gave them a proper sendoff and a warrior's rite, and Ivar says they are out here sniveling instead of leaving. Erik says the one thing a Viking despises more than anything is weakness, and that their groveling makes them sick. After Erik says that they are groveling like wounded animals, Ivar says the best thing for a wounded animal is to put it down. Kofi distracts The Viking Raiders, then Woods stands up and tosses Kofi a Kendo stick hidden in his blanket. The New Day then tee off of The Viking Raiders with the Kendo sticks, forcing them to retreat, and Woods tosses the wheelchair out of the ring.
Backstage, Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) and Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) are near Hit Row's (B-Fab, Ashante "Thee Adons, Top Dolla) bus. Hit Row shows up and says they can handle things in the ring next week, then says that is not their bus. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) come out of the bus. Maximum Male Models and Los Lotharios run away.
Backstage, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet with Sami Zayn, and Jey tells Sami not to mess up again and to handle his business, and that he knows about Sami talking about him behind his back.
We see part two of a video package of Drew McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre beats Sami Zayn despite the distraction by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso). After the match, Roman Reigns runs in and attacks McIntyre. McIntyre fights back by throwing Roman into the ring post, then The Usos get back into the ring and attack McIntyre. Roman gets back in the ring and hits McIntyre with a Spear. The Usos then get back in the ring with chairs and hit McIntyre with them, then beat McIntyre up again behind the announce table, throw him into the barricade, and allow Sami Zayn to hit McIntyre with a Helluva Kick. The Usos then repeatedly strike McIntyre with the ring steps before rolling him back into the ring, where Roman tells McIntyre that the top of the mountain is his and that he will never have it before putting him in a guillotine choke. Roman then places a chair over McIntyre and sits in the chair with both the WWE and Universal Championships on his shoulders to end the show.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jake Something, who says that he came so close to becoming X Division Champion and that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander knew it. He says that this is only a setback and that this has only just begun, then John Skyler shows up and tells him to go to the back of the line before asking why Impact is "wasting time on a loser like Jake Something" while he won in his debut. Jake tells Skyler he got lucky, then challenges him to a match so they can see if he gets lucky again.
Steve Maclin takes the microphone, but is booed and told he sucks by the crowd briefly. Maclin says what really sucks is that he has asked for competition only to be given "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams, and that ever since he showed up in Impact. Suddenly, TJP shows up and answers Steve Maclin's open challenge.
Steve Maclin beats TJP by disqualification in the BTI match. During the match, Maclin grabs TJP's walis and tries to use it as a weapon, but the referee takes it away from him. Maclin grabs a steel chair as the referee is distracted, but "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams shows up and hits Maclin with a Canadian Destroyer. The referee sees this and calls for the disqualification, and TJP is not happy with Petey for getting involved, even as Petey explains to TJP what happened.
Chris Sabin beats Sami Callihan with the Cradle Shock after nearly winning with an O'Connor Roll. After the match, Moose runs into the ring and tosses Sabin out of the ring before hitting Sami with a Spear. Moose then grabs a chair and metal baseball bat from underneath the ring, then places the open chair on Sami. As Moose is about to swing, Eddie Edwards shows up with Kenny the Kendo Stick and attacks Moose, forcing him to retreat. Sami Callihan is less than appreciative about the help.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Taylor Wilde, who has requested a 3-on-1 match against The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne). She says she had no idea Emergence would be a 3-on-1 match, and shows how unimpressed she is with them as she proclaims she will take them all on at once.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Eddie Edwards, but Sami Callihan interrupts Eddie. Eddie says Sami helped him once, and that he helped him. He then says that Sami does not help to him and that they are done.
Mickie James heads to the ring. Mickie says that NWA is two nights away from making "her-story," when wrestling returns to the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri with NWA Empowerrr, which she says will be the greatest wrestling show anyone has ever seen. She thanks the fans of the Impact Zone for putting Deonna Purrazzo and the Impact Knockouts Championship on the map before Deonna goes one-on-one with Melina, which Mickie says will be a great match. We then see a video package for Melina vs. Deonna Purrazzo at NWA Empowerrr, then Deonna shows up with Matthew Rehwoldt. Deonna asks Mickie James how it feels to have her spotlight stolen from here, then gets serious and says she knows Mickie is creating buzz for NWA Empowerrr, the history it will make and what she will be a part of. She then says that Mickie James is being dishonest with herself by thinking her match with Melina will be competitive, saying that nobody likes to see a movie when they already know the ending and that Mickie conveniently left out her beating Melina at Emergence. Mickie then says she say Rehwoldt beating Melina, not Deonna, then says the difference between Emergence and Empowerrr is that Rehwoldt will not be there before asking Deonna how confident she is about being in the ring with Melina. Deonna says that everyone will see Saturday, then says nobody has to wait until Saturday to see her kick Mickie's ass. Deonna attacks Mickie, then Trey Miguel enters the ring and brawls with Rehwoldt. Mickie fights back, but as Deonna attacks again, Melina runs into the ring and makes quick work of Melina.
Backstage, Brian Myers tries to teach Sam Beale how to look professional, which leads to Beale wearing a crop top and a sleeve as a headband while Beale notes that Myers is trying to avoid talking about losing a world title match.
Chris Bey beats David Finlay after using the ropes for leverage.
We hear from Rich Swann and Willie Mack. Swann says Emergence was not their night, but they were not the ones who were pinned. Swann then challenges The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) to a match against them to prove they are still the best.
Bound For Glory is live on pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada on October 23rd!
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. He says his match at Emergence was "as advertised," and while Jake Something was good, he is still champion. He then announces an open challenge for any ex-X Division Champions who want to try him next week.
Christian Cage heads to the ring. He says that Emergence has come and gone and that he has beaten Brian Myers like he said he would, then says there is a target on his chest at all times and that the new #1 contender is "Inevitable" Ace Austin. Christian then says that Ace Austin will not beat him for the Impact World Championship, then Tommy Dreamer shows up. Dreamer says that for the longest time, he was against the Kenny Omega-Don Callis relationship and did things that compromised his integrity, but at the same time, he did it for everyone in the back. He then says that if there is one person who does it for the business, it is Christian Cage, and that for seven years, Christian Cage went elsewhere and left Impact without a proper goodbye. Dreamer says that Christian has found the fountain of youth and has done well since being in Impact Wrestling, saying he has done it for the business and the fans before thanking Christian for everything he has done and for representing Impact like a true champion. Dreamer then says that he has not earned it, but one day, he would like to wrestle Christian one more time, and until then, he will outwork everyone like Christian has. Suddenly, Ace Austin and Madman Fulton show up. Ace Austin says he knows that Christian knows him through his reputation that precedes him, then properly introduces himself before stating that he will make the history he was always meant to make at Victory Road when he becomes a world champ at 24. He then says he is a credible threat - unlike Dreamer, whom he says will never win the world title again - and says that while Christian has been travelling the world, Christian's schedule and luggage will get lighter when he meets "the inevitable." Christian Cage tells Ace Austin to set his goals high, then says he will be the guy, but never the man, as long as he is around. After Christian mocks Austin for his height, Fulton and Austin strike only for Christian and Dreamer to clean house.
We hear from Violent By Design (Eric Young, Joe Doering, Deaner, Rhino) . Eric Young says that weakness can teach things, even if it a direct symptom of the sickness. He blames Rhino for the loss of the tag team titles and the rematch, and says he cannot allow Rhino to drag them down any further. He says that Rhino is in the wrong and knows what must be done, and that the only treatment for the sickness is violence. He then says that they will wash Impact in the holy waters of change.
Backstage, "Inevitable" Ace Austin meets with Scott D'Amore, saying he wants Tommy Dreamer next week. D'Amore makes the match official, then says to get something, he must give something, and if Dreamer wins, Dreamer will be in the world title match at Victory Road.
The Influence (Tenille Dashwood, Kaleb with a K, Madison Rayne) beats Taylor Wilde in a 3-on-1 handicap match after Tenille hits Taylor with the Spotlight Kick as she has Madison Rayne rolled up. After the match, The Influence continues to attack Taylor Wilde until Rachael Ellering and Jordynne Grace charge the ring, forcing The Influence to retreat.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Brandi Lauren, who says that Deonna Purrazzo has her work cut out for her when Su Yung and Kimber Lee show up. Gia Miller gets away, but Brandi Lauren becomes Su Yung and Kimber's next victim.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews TJP, who says that his match on BTI did not end the way it wanted. He says that Fallah Bahh is his partner, not Petey Williams, but Petey shows up and wants to know what is going on. TJP reminds Petey that they are not "a full-time thing," but TJP says he will not thank him for something he did not ask for. Petey says that they will stay out of each other's way. TJP agrees to this.
The Impact Plus Flashback Moment of the Week is Monty Brown vs. Christian Cage for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at Destination X 2006.
We hear from Matt Cardona and Chelsea Green. Cardona says that it should be over between him and Rohit Raju, and says that he will beat Shera and Rohit before Chelsea says that Cardona is not alone at Impact and has no problems hitting a man. Chelsea then proposes a tag team match between the teams of her and Cardona and the team of Rohit and Shera, and when Cardona asks her if she is up to it, Chelsea says she is always ready.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tasha Steelz and Savannah Evans. Tasha blames Fallah Bahh for their loss at Emergence, and cost them their only opportunity to be Knockouts Tag Team Champions. Fallah and No Way show up, and after Fallah asks how they can make up for it, Tasha says there will be no making up. Fallah offers to take out take out Crazzy Steve and Black Taurus while she and Savannah focus on the Knockouts tag titles. Tasha simply says "We'll see."
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) after Gallows knocks Willie Mack off the apron only for Swann to pin Anderson with a schoolkid pin. After the match, The Good Brothers attack Rich Swann. Willie Mack makes the save as they go for the Magic Killer, but the numbers game takes over. Gallows then sets up a chair in the corner before he and Anderson throw Swann into it and hit Willie Mack with the Magic Killer. The Good Brothers then run Swann into a chair again, this time at ringside, before producing a table from underneath the ring. Willie Mack then gets powerbombed through the table.
Aoife Valkyrie beats Jinny in a no-disqualification match with Joseph Conners locked in a steel cage despite almost injuring her knee. Before the match starts, Jinny attacks Aoife Valkyrie from behind, but Aoife is able to fend her off and lock Joseph Conners in the cage.
Backstage, Amale confronts Meiko Satomura, wanting a rematch after coming close to beating Satomura. Emilia McKenzie stands between Amale and Satomura, and Amale says that Emilia is doing this just to impress Satmoura and that she will go through "Meiko's pet project" if she has to just to get her rematch.
We hear from Ilya Dragunov, who wishes he could put into words how it feels to be the new NXT UK Champion and what he had to go through to get there. He says that his will and his fists are everything he has to give and everything he needs to stop everyone who wants to take the NXT UK Championship away from him.
Kenny Williams beats Oliver Carter two falls to one (2-1) to advance in the NXT UK Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. Kenny Williams scores the first fall with a Sunset Flip with 48 seconds left in Round 2. Oliver Carter scores the second fall with 1:26 (one minute, twenty-six seconds) left in Round 3 following a flurry of offense. Kenny Williams scores the third and deciding fall with 1:18 (one minute, eighteen seconds) left in Round 4 after removing a turnbuckle and distracting the referee in order to nail Carter with an aluminum water bottle.
Nina Samuels meets with Assistant to the General Manager Sid Scala and wants a match with Amale after what happened two weeks ago. Sid Scala says that someone else has been looking for competition as well, and says that next week, she is in a match with Blair Davenport. Nina Samuels pretends nothing is wrong as she leaves the office, then can be heard screaming.
We see Isla Dawn heading to the ruins in the forest again. This time, she places the snippet of Dani Luna's hair that she has in the lockbox, which she hides away again.
We hear from Teoman, who says that he is officially in the Heritage Cup #1 Contender Tournament. We also hear from his opening round opponent Nathan Frazer, who says that British Rounds matches are fun to watch and even more fun to be in. Teoman says he is relaxed because he is the one to beat, while Frazer says there are a lot of people who said that he would fail and that the tournament is a chance to prove them wrong. Teoman says that Frazer has no purpose in life and that his purpose is his family, which he considers the most important thing in his life. Frazer tells Teoman that everything he does is for his family, as well. Teoman says he knows how to stop Frazer, and Frazer says he knows how dangerous Teoman is, and that he will be the first man to beat him and go on to face Tyler Bate for the Heritage Cup. Teoman says the eye sees everything and that it sees him holding the Heritage Cup. This match happens next week.
Rampage Brown beats Joe Coffey by knockout in a Knockout or Submission Match.
Karrion Kross and Scarlett show up to start tonight's show. Kross is wearing a cast on his left arm due to a shoulder injury suffered at NXT TakeOver: XXX. Kross says he told everyone again and again that he would become NXT Champion, and that he warned everyone that along the way, everyone would suffer. He then says he kept good on his word after beating Keith Lee. After stating that he tore the NXT Championship from Lee's carcass like flesh from bone, he says that when one goes to war, one should expect casualties on all sides, and announces that his left shoulder may be separated, it brings him life. Kross then says he is a realist and that he understands the situation, and that he will not be allowed to defend the championship in this situation. He says that on the path, there are obstacles, but for him, the obstacles are the path. Kross places the NXT Championship in the middle of the ring, and Scarlett places an hourglass behind the championship. Kross says that this is a warning, as this changes absolutely nothing and doomsday is still coming. Karrion Kross has officially relinquished the NXT Championship.
Wade Barrett guests on commentary for this week, marking his first appearance in WWE since 2016.
Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) beat Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions!
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Damian Priest, who says that he will answer her questions in due time, but for now, the afterparty is still rolling. Suddenly, Timothy Thatcher shows up. Timothy Thatcher says the NXT calls Damian Priest's actions as a champion disgraceful and says he should be one to get the first shot at his title so he can take it away from him, as he is better equipped for wresting to be champion and Damian Priest will have no ladders to hide behind. Priest says he is "very well equipped" and leaves.
Triple H is seen having a meeting in footage from earlier today.
Tommaso Ciampa quickly beats Jake Atlas in his first appearance in over two months. After the match, Ciampa continues to attack Jake Altas at ringside, throwing him into both the plexiglass and the steel steps. Referees have to tell Ciampa to go to the back, but Ciampa stomps Atlas one more time and pulls him into the underside of the ring apron. Ciampa sits on the ring apron as medical staff put Jake Atlas on a stretcher, then Ciampa pulls Atlas off the stretcher and hits him with Willow's Bell off the stretcher. Ciampa then heads to the back.
We see a video package where Candice LeRae talks about her friendship with Tegan Nox, and says that Tegan does not get her anymore and was never there when she needed somebody. She says she is on the right path, and that Tegan can be on it if she just opens her mind; otherwise, she can stay out of her way. Candice says that if she does not understand that, "C'est la vie."
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Bronson Reed. While he appreciates Timothy Thatcher's ambition, he has already beaten Damien Priest and that he should get the opportunity at the NXT North American Championship. Suddenly, Austin Theory shows up and says that if Reed keeps going, he'll be a champion at 55. Reed slaps Theory.
Before the next match, Robert Stone and Aliyah shows up and says that that he is not stupid enough to let Mercedes Martinez into the ring after what Mia Yim has done. He is suddenly run over from behind by Shotzi Blackheart's tank. Shotzi then replaces Martinez as Mia Yim's opponent.
Shotzi Blackheart beats Mia Yim after deflecting a top rope dropkick from Mia Yim.
Backstage, General Manager William Regal announces that he has come to a decision concerning the NXT Championship and that he will announce it in the ring.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez. Dakota says Rhea Ripley should have minded her own business, then says she and Raquel are a team while Ripley and Shirai are not. Dakota Kai says she still deserves to be NXT Women's Champion, and that she will prove it tonight. Gonzalez says Ripley messed up by getting in her face.
General Manager William Regal is in the ring with the NXT Championship. He mentions the results of the NXT Championship match at NXT TakeOver: XXX as well as Karrion Kross relinquishing the championship with conviction and ferocity. Regal wishes Kross the best of luck in his long recovery, then announces that next week on a special Tuesday night episode, four former NXT Champions will compete in a Fatal 4-Way match to decide a new NXT Champion. He says that these four former champions have accumulated numerous accolades and can lay claim to become champion. Those four men are Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Finn Balor and Adam Cole. Regal then says it will not be easy, because this match will also be a 60-minute Iron Man Match.
Santos Escobar retains the NXT Cruiserweight Championship against Isaiah "Swerve" Scott after putting on a luchador mask and headbutting Swerve on the outside.
Backstage, we hear from Johnny Gargano, who says he knows better than anyone that life can change in a moment, as he almost left an unfinished legacy and nearly got injured, but he has built his kingdom brick by brick. He says that fate has produced an opportunity, and next week, he will not only prove he is an iron man, but that he will have the NXT Championship to prove it.
We hear from Finn Balor, who says that full circle comes often in this business, and while others fall prey, he thrives in this business. He says he will enjoy proving he is not just a cornerstone of NXT, but a centerpiece, and everyone will get what they want: him as champion.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Drake Maverick with the Achilles Lock. After the match, The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) attack Drave Maverick. Before they can hit Maverick with a steel chair, Killian Dain runs into the ring and attacks The Undisputed Era. Afterwards, Maverick gets back on his feet and approaches Killian Dain only to be clocked with a clothesline.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Rhea Ripley, who says that while she wants the NXT Women's Championship, it will not get in the way tonight. She plans to send Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez a message that Io Shirai is hers. She then says that if Dakota Kai wants her out of her face, she will have to make her get out of her face.
We hear from Adam Cole, who says he has a chance to make history again in next week's 60-minute Iron Man Match to decide an NXT Champion. He is focused on taking back the NXT Championship, and says this match is right up his alley. He says it is one thing to hold the title once, but a different ballgame to hold it twice, and that is what he plans to do.
Next week: Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) vs Breezango (Tyler Breeze and Fandango) and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott in a six-man Street Fight!
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez beat Io Shirai and Rhea Ripley after Mercedes Martinez shows up and yanks Ripley off the ring apron, sending her face-first into the apron and allowing Gonzalez to hit her with a choke slam for the win when Ripley tags in.
Sasha Banks shows up to start tonight's show. She says that for four months, she has been gone and minding her own business, but everyone is talking about her and how she threw a fit, cried on the locker room floor, then took her ball and went home after WrestleMania. Sasha then says she was relegated to a tag team match she didn't care for defending a tag team championship that meant even less while Becky Lynch was a headliner, and that she left and took several vacations before coming back to work with a plan. All she needed was the perfect moment, and Natalya with a cast around her arm was that moment. Sasha says she lied when she told Natalya that her father would be proud of her, then Becky Lynch came to save the day only to get beaten down. Sasha says she is at the center of attention that she deserves, as she is the standard and the talk of the women's division and she deserves all this glory. Before she can say much else, Natalya runs in with tape wrapped around her left elbow and fights Sasha on the outside. Referees and officials rush in to separate both women.
Backstage, Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) recap what has happened earlier and mentions tonight's matches in the King of the Ring tournament and Braun Strowman vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the WWE United States Championship. They also bring up tonight's eight-team Tag Team Turmoil Match, which is a tag team gauntlet match where the winners face Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships.
Ricochet beats Drew McIntyre to advance to the quarterfinals of the King of the Ring tournament.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins. Rollins says he has gotten himself into quite a situation for Clash of Champions, but he is ready and so is Strowman. Strowman is still staring at the WWE Universal Championship, but he says he is ready to defend the Raw tag team titles. Strowman asks Rollins who he is willing to let step up for the Universal Championship, and Rollins comes to the conclusion that Strowman wants to challenge him for the title, which he accepts by saying that he does not back down from a fight.
Before the next match, The Miz lists all of his own accolades, then says people ask him what he wants. Miz says he wants it all, and that everyone is on the journey with him to become "King Awesome."
Baron Corbin beats The Miz to advance to the quarterfinals of the King of the Ring tournament. After the match, Corbin wears the crown, takes the scepter and sits on the throne on the stage, and mentions that everyone wants anybody but him to become King of the Ring. He says that he has never cared what the people think, as the people cannot accomplish a single thing that he has and that he has only one person to credit for his own success: himself. He says it will not be long before everyone says "All hail King Corbin."
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Anderson says that Braun Strowman and Seth Rollins earned a tag team title shot out of thin air, and tonight, they have to earn a shot at the titles against seven other teams. Gallows says they plan to prove tonight that the ring belongs to the only club that matters.
Rey Mysterio returns next week.
Bayley beats Nikki Cross.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Braun Strowman. Strowman says Clash of Champions will be both a busy and an historical night when he wins the United States title tonight and defends three titles in one night. He says that nobody will stop him from winning or stop Styles from getting these hands.
The team of Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler beat The B-Team (Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel), The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik), The O.C. (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado), The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), the team of Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder and Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) to win an eight-team Tag Team Turmoil Match to face Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman for the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships at Clash of Champions. The Viking Raiders and The O.C. are disqualified simultaneously when the ref is unable to restore order between both teams, leading to two new teams entering.
Total Divas returns to E! Network for a ninth season on October 2nd, with Ronda Rousey, Carmella and Sonya Deville confirmed to star in the new season.
Sasha Banks beats Natalya with the Banks Statement after wrapping Natalya's bad arm and elbow around her own neck. Natalya has to receive medical attention after the match, and Sasha Banks gets back in the ring to apply the Banks Statement to Natalya again.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles. He says that Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson were screwed out of the Raw tag team titles, and that he can thrive without them in his corner. He says that Strowman will not get his hands on him, and when he beats Strowman, he will give him what he deserves: nothing.
Cedric Alexander beats Cesaro.
We see footage from Fox Founders Day over the weekend where the WWE 24/7 Championship changed hands from Elias to R-Truth to Fox Sports analyst Rob Stone to Elias.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Ziggler says he does not trust the Superstars, but he sometimes sees that one Superstar with that twinkle in their eye who wants it a little bit more and gravitates towards that Superstar. He plans to take advantage of the situation between Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman to become tag team titles. Roode says there was no better person to tag with than Ziggler, and that their coming together is destiny due to their good looks and athletics. Roode says they will become Raw tag team champions, and it will be absolutely glorious.
As Montez Ford is recapping what is going on, Angelo Dawkins is ready for the afterparty after the show. As they talk about tonight's main event, Braun Strowman shows up.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE United States Championship against Braun Strowman by disqualification. During the match, Styles knocks Strowman into referee Chad Patton, who is on the apron after narrowly avoiding being squashed in the corner by Strowman. This results in Patton being knocked off the ring apron and down to ringside, and Styles attacks Strowman with a steel chair as Patton is down. Strowman counters with a powerslam, but there is no referee to count the pinfall attempt. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson rush into the ring, but Strowman fends them off and hits them with the steel chair. Strowman then focuses on Styles with the steel chair in his hand, but at this point, Patton has come to and says that he heard the chair shots (despite not seeing the action in the ring). Patton disqualifies Strowman despite Strowman's protests, and Styles retains the United States title. After the match, Strowman beats up all three members of The O.C., and Styles receives a running powerslam.
War Machine (Hanson and Raymond Rowe) beat Jay White and Jonathan Gresham. After the match, Punishment Martinez gets in the ring and attacks Jay White.
Caprice Coleman wonders where his stuff is, and asks the production crew where his bishop's chair and pulpit is for his "Coleman's Pulpit." When they have no idea, he tells them they have one week. Coleman says "Coleman's Pulpit" is where you will learn the truth, and the truth shall set you free, but just like The Rebellion, Ring of Honor is holding it back.
Q.T. Marshall guests on commentary for the next match.
It is announced that Jay Briscoe has been injured as a result of the steel chair attack from The Kingdom (Matt Taven, Vinny Marseglia, TK O'Ryan) and is therefore ruled out of next week's six-man tag match.
Josh "The Goods" Woods beats Shane Taylor with a schoolboy pin after the referee stops Taylor from using a steel chair. After the match, Taylor hits Woods with a splash, then does it again at the request of Q.T. Marshall, who heads to the ring after the match. Marshall then holds Woods up so that Taylor can knock him out, then Marshall pulls out an envelope. Taylor looks inside, and it is implied that there is money inside. He leaves with the envelope still in his hand, then Marshall places Woods' mouth guard on his back.
The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) admit that they and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) are two of the most successful tag teams today, but it's not 2009 anymore. It is 2017, and they run this place. They hope the Machine Guns are ready for a superkick party.
It is announced that Minoro Suzuki will answer "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes' open challenge for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor. We then see Cody in the locker room, who immediately becomes frustrated and tells the cameraman to get out.
Kenny King says he never thought that he would be on The Bachelorette, and that now that he has been on the show, it has changed his whole attitude on how he looks at his career. Dealing with the challenges on the show and reassessing his life has brought a new self-awareness to him, and he has realized that he has not been performing to his true potential. When it was time to come back in, he was able to re-focus on himself, but when it came to the match with KUSHIDA, Bullet Club showed up and attacked him. He did not know if KUSHIDA respected him before they stepped into the ring against Bullet Club, but he knows now that he does. Now he has KUSHIDA for the ROH World Television Championship in his hometown, and he plans to show KUSHIDA everything he's got in Las Vegas, Nevada at Death Before Dishonor.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) vs. The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) for the ROH World Tag Team Championships ends when "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels makes a surprise appearance after quitting two weeks ago to attack both teams and toss referee Todd Sinclair. Kazarian also shoves a fan as he and Daniels make their way out of the ring.
Next week: Bully Ray and Mark Briscoe vs Bullet Club ("The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and "Hangman" Adam Page) in a no-disqualification tag team match!
There will be seven matches tonight where established X Division talent will take on some of the best outside of TNA, and the winners will move on to a ladder match for a shot at the TNA X Division Championship. There will also be an Ultimate X match between The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) and The Helms Dynasty (Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett) for a lot of money. Jeremy Borash brings out Jonathan Gresham, Chuck Taylor, JT Dunn, Marshe Rockett, David Starr, Caleb Konley and Zenshi (also known as Shynron), and Rockstar Spud shows and tells them that his the biggest star in the company while bragging about his accomplishments in TNA. Everyone introduces themselves, and Shynron - now known as Zenshi - says that he has found his zen, hence the name change. Spud gives Chuck Taylor a hard time as this goes on.
Chuck Taylor beats Rockstar Spud to go on to the ladder match.
Marshe Rockett beats Mandrews to go on to the ladder match.
We look back at Chris Sabin beating Bully Ray for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
DJ Z beats Jonathan Gresham to go on to the ladder match.
Suicide (played by Jonathan Gresham) beats David Starr to go on to the ladder match.
Braxton Sutter beats JT Dunn to go on to the ladder match.
Eddie Edwards beats Kaleb Conley to go on to the ladder match.
Before the next match, Crazzy Steve tells Zenshi that he may have found his zen, but after tonight, he'll have found his devil. Zenshi tells Steve he stared death in the face to find his zen and that he'll give him an ass whupping.
Crazzy Steve beats Zenshi to go on to the ladder match.
The Helms Dynasty (Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett) beat The Bro Mans (Robbie E and Jessie Godderz) to win a large amount of money. After the match, Gregory Shane Helms splits the money, with 40% going to him at the other 60% split between Trevor Lee and Andrew Everett. They say that The Bro Mans suck, but agree that Raquel is hot.
Braxton Sutter beats Chuck Taylor, Marshe Rockett, DJ Z, Suicide, Eddie Edwards and Crazzy Steve in a Ladder Match to earn a shot at the TNA X Division Championship.
The show begins with The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) showing up. Jeff apologizes for breaking his leg and promises he'll make it up to the fans. He then says that in the beginning, only he, Jeff and the fans believed they would make it...and here they are. Jeff then says that Matt needs one more shot, and if he can get it, he can become TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Matt says it's been one year since TNA welcomed him back, and everyone from the company to the fans to his family have been incredible to him. He says that his last match with Ethan Cater III was incredible and could have went either way, and says he feels he is the man who can carry TNA into the future, and tells EC3 that he's taking the World title. Just like Jeff, he feels he can become World champion with one more shot. Ethan Carter III and Tyrus show up. EC3 says that in 1999, he was at a live event for a match that involved ladders...and the Hardys. Now that he's dealing with them, he says he couldn't be any more disappointed, and says that he was victorious in his last meeting with Matt...and that he's not getting his one more chance. EC3 and Tyrus turn around to leave, but Jeff Hardy wants to know from EC3 why he's a "grade A jackass." EC3 says he is a franchise, and says the World title is "top guy stuff." He calls Jeff "a daredevil who can't stick a landing" and tells him to tread lightly. Jeff knows he's not medically cleared, but he's ready to throw down with a steel chair. EC3 whispers into Tyrus' ear, then says he's a granter of opportunities. He says that if the crowd can chant "Matt 4 Champ," he'll grant the rematch. He grants it, but there's a caveat: if Matt wins, he becomes World champion. If EC3 wins, Jeff has to be his personal assistant and has to do all his menial work.
Eric Young tells Chris Melendez he can't be held responsible for what happens to him, and says he's crazy to accept another match from him. He's taken everything he can from him, and now he plans to take the one thing he has left: his prosthetic leg.
Jeff and Karen Jerrett says they're happy to be here and that tonight will be a huge night on Impact Wrestling.
Eric Young beats Chris Melendez after putting legs hand on the ropes during the pinfall. EY takes Melendez' leg, calls himself a "big game hunter," then says that "it's going on the mantle."
Tigre Uno retains the TNA X Division Championship against Sonjay Dutt and DJ Z.
"The Cowboy" James Storm tells Abyss and Manik that Mahabali Shera (or Khoya) is no longer part of The Revolution, and that it's all about them now. He wants Abyss and Manik to bring the gold back to them. Storm tells Manik that if he ever sees him dancing like a monkey again, he will cut him down.
The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) retain the TNA World Tag Team Championships against The Revolution (Abyss and Manik), thanks to Mahabali Shera stopping "The Cowboy" James Storm from doing much in the way of interference.
The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) appear again. Jeff says that Ethan Carter III is always throwing money around, and there are still a lot of unknowns about the deal. Nevertheless, Jeff accepts Ethan Carter III's caveat for Matt Hardy vs. EC3 for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship next week.
Brooke beats Velvet Sky by disqualification when Jade and Marti Bell attack Brooke outside of the ring. Jade and Marti Bell continue their attack on Velvet Sky, but Rebel shows up to make the save...or so we think. Rebel kicks Velvet Sky in the back of the head, and the three of them attack Velvet Sky. Taryn Terrell appears on the TitanTron, telling Velvet she made a mistake messing with The Dollhouse (Taryn, Jade, Marti), and that she just met the newest member. Rebel is officially a member of The Dollhouse.
Bobby Roode plans to prove to Jeff Jarrett, Dixie Carter and the wrestling world why he is the "It Factor of Professional Wrestling" by getting a shot at the TNA King of the Mountain Championship.
Mr. Anderson says that actions speak louder than words...and that's what he has to say about the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. Meanwhile, Drew Galloway is on the phone backstage...
Bobby Roode beats James Storm, Lashley and Mr. Anderson to become #1 contender to the TNA King of the Mountain Championship.
The cover girl for the 2016 TNA Knockouts Championship is...all three. Brooke, Gail Kim and Velvet Sky will all be on the cover of the calendar.
Ethan Carter III says that Jeff and Matt Hardy accepting his challenge is the best decision they've ever made, and says that after Matt loses, he wants no qualms about it as he welcomes Jeff Hardy to Team EC3.
Dixie Carter shows up. She says that when someone sincerely offers their help, you listen and be a team player, and do not let stubbornness get in the way. She says that she was one of the few people who knew that the opportunity for Jeff Jarrett to help was there, and says she couldn't be any happier. She asks him to come to the ring, and he does. Jarrett says that the new chapter in their relationship was so out of the blue that it was the very last thing he was expecting, but he's glad it happened. He says that he's glad that Dixie accepted his help after what has happened since that phone call, as it is win-win for TNA, Global Force Wrestling and the wrestling fan. He says they've kept it going, but they've got to keep it growing. Dixie says that together, he and Jarrett are unstoppable, and that the show needs a leader. Before Dixie can make a decision on whether to make Jarrett that leader, Drew Galloway crashes the proceedings. He says that the TNA-GFW partnership has gotten everyone in the back fired, and respects Jeff Jarrett for what he's doing, but says that he found out something twenty minutes ago: security footage showing the license plates of the two getaway cars from the attacks, both sharing one name: Jeff Jarrett. Galloway knows that with him and Bully Ray out of the picture, Jarrett has everything to gain and nothing to lose. Jarrett vehemently defends himself, but Galloway threatens to drop him where he stands if he's lying about who it was. Suddenly, the perpetrator reveals themselves: Karen Jarrett, who says she did it for her family and for Global Force Wrestling, saying that Jeff deserves this. She says that Jeff started TNA, and that one little spark can cause a giant inferno. All of a sudden, Jeff Jarrett kicks Drew Galloway in the balls, and as his Global Force Wrestling storm the ring and attack Galloway, Jarrett tells Dixie that sometimes, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. Rockstar Spud and the TNA locker room rush in to counter them, but it turns into an all-out brawl where the GFW roster comes out on top. The show ends with the GFW roster and the Jarretts celebrating the start of a hostile takeover of TNA.
