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.
Mercedes Moné beats Isla Dawn by submission with the Statement Maker following the Sunset Bomb into the corner followed by the Meteora and the Money Maker. After the match, Willow Nightingale shows up and chases Mercedes out of the ring, then says that Mercedes cannot take this moment from her and will not let her take the AEW Women's World Championship. Willow says that on Sunday, she will be walking into Wembley Stadium with her title and her smile and will walk out with her title still smiling.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, we hear from Jon Moxley and Marina Shafir. Moxley says that he has watched Nigel MuGuinness survive the Continental Challenge Cup. He says that unlike the fantasy where McGuinness wins, he will rip McGuinness's arm off in the real world. He says that McGuinness will not get him before he gets McGuinness, then says a man is not free until they have nothing to prove, nothing to gain, nothing to lose and nothing to hide and that they will find out who this applies to at Wembley Stadium.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Chris Jericho, "Speedball" Mike Bailey and Komander beat Tommaso Ciampa, Mark Davis and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne in a trios match.
The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay) beat Ronan King, Judas Grey and Landon Riley in a trios match.
In backstage footage from after Dynamite, Nigel McGuinness says he has made it to Wembley Stadium, and if he fails at the final hurdle and fails to take the Continental Championship from Jon Moxley, it will haunt him forever. McGuinness says that "The Artful Dodger" will steal the Continental Championship from Jon Moxley and bring it home.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn), Brodido (Brody King and Bandido) and "Hangman" Adam Page beat The Lethal Twist (Jay Lethal, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) and The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a twelve-man tag match after Hangman misses the first Buckshot Lariat and Switchblade does not hit the first Blade Runner. Lethal manages to get behind Switchblade and hold him from behind, but Switchblade ducks the second Buckshot Lariat, which hits Lethal, before hitting the Blade Runner the second time around to get the win. After the match, The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay) and The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir) go on the attack on the winning team, but The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) shows up to even the numbers.
Skye Blue beats Harley Cameron. During the match, Julia Hart shows up and sneaks a Stardom Artist of Stardom Championship belt into the ring. As Skye and Harley fight over it, the referee takes it away, and Julia sneaks another Artist of Stardom Championship belt into the ring, which Skye smacks into Harley's head for the win.
We hear from Maya World, who says that Persephone embarrassed her when she hit her with the TBS Championship, then tells her that she can beat her ass for free. She then challenges Persephone to a match on the All In Buy-In so she can prove that it is still her world.
Don Callis introduces "The Jet" Kevin Knight before the next match. Don Callis introduces "The Jet" Kevin Knight before he, Callis, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Rocky "Azucar" Romero and Lance Archer head to the ring. Callis compliments Knight on burning Darby Allin with the stage pyro and says that Knight has grown into the man he imagined he would become. Knight says that he proved he is willing to go all the way after what happened last week. Knight says that Darby brought this onto himself before bragging that he sent Darby to the ER three different times and that Wembley Stadium will be no different. All of a sudden, someone in a black hoodie gets in the ring, but instead of Darby, it is Steven Borden, the son of Sting. Callis calls the attack off when he recognizes Borden, and says that he just wants to talk. Callis says that everyone is stating that Borden has the potential to be as good as his father, but Callis says he could be even better, which he says will not happen if he keeps listening to Darby Allin. Callis lists off Borden's athletic records from his football career, then says that The Don Callis Family is not just a family, but a star factory, and that he can mold Borden into a champion, saying Borden scouted him, not the other way around. Callis says that Borden came to the ring to join his family, as he did not come to the ring to get his ass kicked. Borden takes the microphone and tells Callis and Knight that Darby Allin will not only be at Wembley Stadium, but that Darby will take the TNT title. Knight cheap shots Borden with a clothesline before smacking him in the face with the TNT Championship. As The Don Callis Family leaves, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher shows up to guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats The Beast Mortos. After the match, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher cracks Takeshita in the back of the head with the AEW International Championship, then yells "I hate you!" as he punches Takeshita while he is down. Fletcher then hits Takeshita with a brainbuster on the AEW International Championship before putting a foot on Takeshita's chest and raising up the International title.
Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he has not been able to address the fans as champion due a belly-to-belly suplex on the concrete floor putting him on the injured reserve list. He says that despite both he and Tim Bosby both having their stipulations, it is still "The Mike Anthony Era," and he needs any and every, for he is still hungry and his stomach is not full yet.
We hear from Buff Bagwell, who says that he will be at the WrestleCenter having Big John Dalton on September 13th.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.
We see footage of The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White) defending the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) and The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) in a Tupelo Tornado Tag Team Match at Tupelo Supershow. Before the beginning of the match, Lil' Homie is conspicuous by his absence, and Tim Grind tells Dustin Starr he cannot find him. When The Slaughterhouse shows up, Reverend Ash Taylor is wearing Lil' Homie's jersey. The Slaughterhouse win the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after hitting Kevin White with the bone.
We see footage from after Tupelo Supershow, where Reverend Ash Taylor says that The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) have put down The Whites and The Bizness Dawgs for the tag team titles and that The Slaughterhouse want everyone else to try to take the titles from them.
We see footage of Xya vs. Raven Black for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship from Tupelo Supershow. Xya wins by disqualification after Raven Black punches referee Arthur Logan in the face despite Xya's protests, and Raven Black retainst he Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship. After the match, Xya hits Raven Black with a superkick, then raises up the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.
We see footage from the Rumble on the Trail from Tupelo Supershow. Marko "Hangtime" Harris last eliminates Tim Bosby to win the Memphis Wrestling St. Jude Heroes Championship.
Backstage, VaShawn Harvey makes it clear he does not like the kids and that he especially does not like Heath Slater, Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton. He hopes that all three men are listening, as they are about to find who is next in Memphis Wrestling.
Coach Pillar watches the next match from the announce desk while Big John Dalton guests on commentary. Coach Pillar and Big John Dalton switch roles after the commercial break.
Jay Lethal beats Jordan Oliver by submission with the Figure Four Leg Lock during Zero Hour.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Sons of Texas (Sammy Guevara, Marshall Von Erich, Ross Von Erich). Ross Von Erich says they would not be here without "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, but they will do him proud and win the Six-Man titles. Guevara says they can all agree that Dustin is a legend and that it was an honor to team with him, then says it is an honor to team with Marshall and Ross Von Erich, and tonight, he is ready to kick ass with them by his side. Marshall says they are ready to kick some butt. As for the ROH World Tag Team Championships, Guevara says he has two options and that he is deciding who to pick. Marshall and Ross think Guevara is deciding between the two of them.
Before the next match, MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV, Taya Valkyrie) show off the commercial for their new perfume, "Seed." They then carry a bottle of Seed to the ring.
MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) beat The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) and The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Cole Karter) in a three-way tag team match during Zero Hour after Johnny TV sprays perfume in Alex Reynolds' face.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Jay Lethal. Jay Lethal says that he has momentum when all of a sudden, "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and Lee Johnson show up, and Blake Christian brags about his victory over Lethal at Supercard of Honor. He tells Jay Lethal to watch his match tonight when he and Lee Johnson beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett).
Backstage, we hear from QT Marshall and Aaron Solo. Marshall says Paul Walter Hauser is an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, but he will never be a professional wrestler no matter how many wrestlers he invites to the red carpet, and if he looked more like him, he would have Mark Wahlberg's career. We then hear from Paul Walter Hauser, who says that QT Marshall has been running his mouth while he has been running the treadmill, and that while Marshall is an incredible wrestler, he does not need to be one of the boys and that he has already won by getting his hands on QT Marshall.
Billie Starkz beats Ashley Vox in a Pure Rules Match during Zero Hour.
Dralistico beats Angelico, Adam Priest and AR Fox in a $50,000 4-Way Fight during Zero Hour.
We see footage of someone trying to access Hologram on a computer only to see a sad face emoji followed by "Access Denied."
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling takes a moment to recognize the ECW originals for making the 2300 Arena into what it is today before comparing himself and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) to them, then says that he refused to put their three names in the rafters because Philadelphia, Pennsylvania do not deserve athletes of this caliber. He then tells the fans to say that The Premier Athlets rules only to be told they suck.
The Conglomeration (Hologram and Tomohiro Ishii) beat The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari).
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Sammy Guevara and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) to win the vacant ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships!
Queen Aminata beats Taya Valkyrie in a Pure Rules Match to advance in the ROH Women's Pure Championship Tournament. After the match, "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo shows up and has a brief staredown with Aminata.
Backstage, Lexy Nair announces that Sammy Guevara has yet to choose a tag team partner for the ROH World Tag Team Championship Match later on tonight.
The Swirl (Blake Christian and Lee Johnson) beat The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) after Blake Christian punches a draped Matt Taven in the groin behind the referee's back from the outside.
S.W.A.T., former luchador and father of Xelhua, is seen in the front row before the next match.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Xelhua by submission with a Border City Stretch in the ropes after Xelhua exhausts all of his rope breaks. Both men shake hands after the match, then Moriarty celebrates with the rest of Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora).
QT Marshall beats Paul Walter Hauser in a Fight Without Honor with a top rope QT Marshall through a table covered in broken glass. The match also sees Hook beat up an interfering Aaron Solo and put him in the Redrum as he drags him to the back. After the match, both men fistbump, then Paul Walter Hauser receives a standing ovation and "You're a wrestler!" chants after Marshall leaves.
Sammy Guevara's opponent for the next match is revealed to be Rush.
Sammy Guevara and Rush beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) to win the vacant ROH World Tag Team Championships! After the match, both Guevara and Rush celebrate with Dralistico. The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) show up, and Guevara considers both sides family before superkicking Marshall, leading to him, Rush and Dralistico attacking The Von Erichs. The three of them pretend to leave, then get back into the ring and attack The Von Erichs again as multiple referees try to restore order.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) when Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) show up and state The Outrunners smell like "Hot Stuff and disappointment" before going out to party and calling The Outrunners losers.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Bandido retains the ROH World Championship against Hechicero.
Before the next match, two breakdancing Minions in Training (one of whom is LSG) as well as The Blue Meanie (as "The Minion Meanie") precede Athena in her ring entrance. When The Blue Meanie dances with Mina Shirakawa, however, Athena takes offense to this and forces him to the back.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Mina Shirakawa.
We look back on Kurt Angle vs. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero in a Career Threatening Match.
Gia Miller interviews Cedric Alexander for Around the Ring. Topics discussed include cartoons, checking Cedric's "Spongebob Squarepants card," and the growing number of people in TNA's "Spongebob Squarepants Club."
We look back on The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) vs. Leon Slater and Cedric Alexander from last night's show.
Before the next match, the personal concierge says that Baltimore, Maryland is riddled with criminals and that they look just like the fans in the building tonight.
Logan Paul arrives in a Mercedes-Benz and heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Logan mentions John Cena calling him a parasite, then says that the fans booing him have a problem with change. He says that he is a disruptor and "the opposite of a parasite," and after he signed with WWE, WWE started getting multi-billion dollar deals. Logan mentions John Cena calling him a parasite, then says that the fans booing him have a problem with change. He says that he is a disruptor and "the opposite of a parasite," and after he signed with WWE, WWE started getting multi-billion dollar deals. He says that John Cena should be the one brining his A-Game, because he will be the one pushing Cena to his limit. He then starts insulting Cena in French before stating that when he beats Cena, he will show that he is the future of wrestling. Cena shows up, saying that Logan is stupid and that without the fans, there is no show; he says that the fans are the ones who hold the keys, especially for Logan. He says that everyone wants to root for Logan, especially with the kind of potential he has, but everyone knows that Logan will not put one ounce of effort to understand what is truly done in WWE. Cena says that if Logan did his homework, he would realize he is "a wanna-be," and that he is standing in the ring with one of "the original disruptors," and calls Logan "a dollar store John Cena." As for Logan's claims that his influence has carried WWE to where it is now, his influence is not what it once was, and everyone knows it. Cena says he saw a list of the twenty-five most influential people in the world recently and that Logan Paul's name was nowhere to be found, especially when Logan now makes front page news for the wrong reasons. He says that Logan Paul is losing relevancy and is needing a new revenue stream, and that Logan is not here to save wrestling; he is here to save his own ass. He says that the fans do not reject him, but they do see through "fake." Both Cena and Logan speak French briefly, then Cena says that he is real while Logan is a gimmick and that as long as Logan is a gimmick, people will always see through him, especially when he keeps being disrespectful. Cena says he will show Logan the meaning of respect, then leaves the ring, says that respect is apologizing to somebody and that someone knows you were having a bad day. He finds the kid that he turned heel on in the Raw at Brussels, Belgium and apologizes to him. Cena then gets in the ring and tells Logan Paul to polish his game and be the best he can be, or else wrestling will ruin him.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab. Dawkins says that they just have to focus and the WWE tag team titles are theirs, while Montez says that Melo Don't Miz are not as great as they think they are. All of a sudden, Bo Dallas shows up and asks if the blood in Montez runs through Dawkins and if both men really are family. He says that Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas/Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) is a real family, and when they come for them and fail, Montez will find out if Dawkins really is his brother.
Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre attack Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss during the latter team's entrance before the next match, and officials have to restore order. Charlotte's left knee is seemingly reinjured afterwards.
Alexa Bliss beats Chelsea Green with a schoolkid pin after Chelsea Green gets the knees up for Twisted Bliss and avoids Sister Abigail. After the match, Alba Fyre attacks Alexa on the latter's way out, and she and Chelsea gang up on Alexa before Charlotte Flair limps back to the ring on one good leg to make the save. Chelsea hits Charlotte with the Un-Pretty-Her, and Alba hits Alexa with a Gory Bomb.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Sami Zayn. Sami says he feels renewed after the last month of not feeling like the best version of himself, and that he is confident in himself. He says that all there is to do is to go out there and become a champion.
"The American Nightmare" Cody and Brandi Rhodes celebrate the birth of their second child, Leilani Ella Runnels, on social media.
We hear from Aleister Black, who says it is time to take off the mask and show Damian Priest what Hell looks like. He plans to show Priest how hollow and misguided Priest is, especially when he feels the pressure on his chest and he cannot move.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damian Priest, who admits that Aleister Black comes off as educated, but cannot be like him, and that his threats of violence prove how unprepared he is. He says that Aleister Black will learn to be like him and learn a lot about pain, and that he will enjoy every bit of violence that he inflicts on him when they meet in the ring again.
"Michin" Mia Yim beats Kiana James in seconds with a schoolkid pin as Kiana James has her purse in her hands from trying to attack Michin with it. After the match, Kiana and Giulia gang up on Michin and attack her, and Giulia curb stomps Michin into the ring steps.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring. Once again, McIntyre wants - and cannot get - a medical update on Cody Rhodes, then calls out Randy Orton, saying he will fight him if he wants to face him like a man before calling Orton out. Orton heads to the ring, and McIntyre tells Orton that Cody is "nobody's friend" as well as a manipulator and a politician, and that Cody used the injury that put him on the shelf against him. He says that Orton is an idiot if he still thinks that Cody is his friend, and Orton says that while McIntyre makes a compelling argument, he really hit McIntyre with an RKO last week because he thinks McIntyre is a prick. McIntyre hits Orton with a Glasgow Kiss almost immediately, but Orton ducks the Claymore Kick and hits McIntyre with a draping DDT. He goes for the RKO, but security steps in. Security soon gets dropped with an RKO, but Orton stops himself before he can hit Shane Helms. He then hits Helms with an RKO, anyway. Orton then goes for a punt on McIntyre, but McIntyre rolls away.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes tells The Miz that they need to be on the same page. The Miz says that they need to be a team, then Bo Dallas shows up and says that he, not perception, is reality, and asks if they can handle that. Carmelo tells Bo Dallas not to write checks his mouth cannot cash.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis confronts Randy Orton for his actions, and Orton makes it up to him with a small bottle of Fireball whisky and leaves. R-Truth shows up and asks Aldis if he is going to drink that, and Aldis says he will after the day he's had. R-Truth asks Aldis if he has anything else, then lets him keep the Fireball whisky.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Melo Don't Miz (Carmelo Hayes and The Miz) in a WWE Tag Team Championship #1 Contender's Match after Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) shows up and distracts The Miz.
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton is met by Jade Cargill. Both of them have a war of words regarding their recent history as Jade Cargill tells Tiffany Stratton that she will be taking her title at Clash in Paris.
Backstage, Solo Sikoa tells MFT (Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) that Sami Zayn has no chance of taking his title and that it will be over after one Samoan Spike.
Sami Zayn beats Solo Sikoa with two Helluva Kicks to become the WWE United States Championship after Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu show up to attack MFT (Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) and chase them through the crowd.
AJ Francis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Speedball" Mike Bailey retains the TNA X Division Championship against Rich Swann after Trent Seven knocks AJ Francis out at ringside. During the match, The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) are seen watching the match from the skybox.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Jordynne Grace. Jordynne says she is all about giving people opportunities ever since she became champion, and that Ash By Elegance is lucky to get two of them. She admits she does not know what a "Match By Elegance" is, but she will beat Ash and walk out as champion.
Before the next match, Joe Hendry says he would usually make fun of Brian Myers, but he has heard a rumor that there are people who respect Myers, and in the interest of fairness, asks people not to chant "Edge's Bitch." He then realizes nobody respects Myers, and that those who truly mean respect chant "We believe."
Joe Hendry beats Brian Myers. After the match, Myers and Eddie Edwards (who has been ejected from ringside alongside Alisha Edwards for getting physically involved) attack Hendry, then Mike Santana shows up to start the next match. (During the AXS TV broadcast, picture in picture accidentally starts early, which causes the finish to happen simultaneously with the commercials, and the picture-in-picture break announced during the next match does not happen.)
Mike Santana beats Eddie Edwards.
We hear from Matt Cardona, who announces that he is still not medically cleared to compete after tweaking a pec and cannot wrestle at Emergence. Director of Authority Santino Marella thinks Cardona is up to something, but Cardona blames Santino's doctors and says he has a mystery opponent for PCO. Santino gets mad at Cardona and says he will not get away with this.
Steve Maclin guests on commentary for the next match.
Hammerstone beats Eric Young after Eric Young confronts Steve Maclin on the outside.
Before the next match, Cody Deaner says that tonight, the fans have a choice. Jake Something stops him, saying it is not about the people, but about the two of them ruling over the tag division, and calls out ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) for the next match.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat Cody Deaner and Jake Something. After the match, Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and Rich Swann) attack ABC and Cody Deaner. Jake Something walks away instead of getting involved.
The personal concierge George Iceman is seen talking with Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich backstage before the next match.
The personal concierge George Iceman guests on commentary for the next match.
Jordynne Grace retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Ash By Elegance in a Match By Elegance following a Muscle Buster through a table, after Rosemary chases George Iceman to the back and Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) show up to fight Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich when they also get involved in the match.
Matthew Rehwoldt moderates one more meeting between "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander and "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth - which has a no-contact clause - before their Iron Man Match for the TNA World Championship at Emergence. Alexander says everyone, including Nemeth, is on his time from now on, as he has done everything under TNA's terms and he will take the world title on his terms now. Nemeth says he is happy and overjoyed to have a world title in his hands, and while he respects what Alexander has done, he feels lucky to win the championship and says that he is a fighting champion. He also wants to know why everyone knows his name but nobody knows Alexander's, and also says Alexander could have walked up to him, looked him in the eye and demanded for a championship match. When asked what has gone wrong, Alexander says everything - fans, management, everything but him - has gone wrong, and says that nobody is champion until they beat him. He also says people like Nemeth show up and have the welcome mat rolled out for them and also calls this part of the problem, and says that tomorrow night, the TNA World Championship will be back on his waist and TNA will be better off for it. Nemeth says Alexander is the same old guy and that the business always changes and that one must improve every single day, not refer back to the history books, as this is what the business is every day. This leads to a heated argument between Alexander and Nemeth, with Alexander saying he is "the fucking standard" while Nemeth states that he is now the best and that he will fight to the death to stay champion.
Athena beats Aleah James in a ROH Women's World Championship Proving Grounds Match with a crossface. After the match, Athena is about to slam Aleah James' face onto the front plate of the Women's World Championship when Abadon shows up and stares down Athena. Athena slaps Abadon, but it has no effect, and Abadon chases Athena out of the ring. Billie Starkz smacks Abadon with the ROH Women's World Championship and knocks them out, and when Athena notices that Abadon is down, she thinks that Lexy Nair did it. As Athena, Lexy and Billie leave, Abadon gets up, furious.
Johnny TV beats Sidney Akeem. (Sidney Akeem is best time for his time in WWE as Reginald, Reggie and Scrypts.)
Lance Archer beats Auzzy, then choke slams him after the match.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor says he likes Angelico's confidence in challenging Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship, but all the training and "flow state" in the world will not be enough to make him a champion. Moriarty says that if Angelico wants to challenge him for this title, he accepts, but reminds him to check his neck.
Mina Shirakawa beats Rachael Ellering by submission. After the match, both women shake hands in a post-match sign of respect, then Taya Valkyrie shows up and attacks them both.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat Ace of Space Academy (LSG, GKM, Colton Charles) in a six-man tag team match.
EJ Nduka beats Demo Diamond.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering. Ellering says losing stings and that she has to work order. Harley Cameron shows up and re-introduces herself before telling her "Don't give up on your dreams, kid."
Before the next match, Jacoby Watts introduces himself to Evil Uno, wanting The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) to join his flock. Evil Uno says he is a "one cult man" and forearms Watts in the face.
Evil Uno beats Jacoby Watts.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) will take on anyone anywhere at any time before listing off Josh Woods' wrestling accomplishments and proclaiming that Woods will win tonight.
Josh Woods beats Barrett Brown.
Leila Grey beats Promise Braxton.
"All Heart" Blake Christian beats Rosario Grillo.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) vs. The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Tomohiro Ishii) is the best feud of the year as well as in the history of professional wrestling. He says The Premier Athletes are undefeated and that Ariya beat one of The Conglomeration's members last week, and that the results will be the same when Daivari shows his class against the member of The Conglomeration with the least class.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Ariya Daivari after hitting "Smart" Mark Sterling at the ring apron and then knocking him off by sending Daivari into him.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty retains the ROH Pure Championship against Angelico with a bridge pin.
In memory of Terry Funk, 1944 - 2023. In memory of Windham "Bray Wyatt" Rotunda, 1987 - 2023.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Creed Brothers) beat The Dyad (Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid) in a steel cage match to be reinstated in NXT. Before the match begins, the masked followers of The Schism (Joe Gacy, Fowler, Reid, Ava) beat up Brutus Creed and carry him off to the back to make the match a two-on-one handicap match, but Brutus Creed shows back up later and takes out all of the masked followers as he chases Joe Gacy and Ava around before ripping the cage door clean off its hinges.
We hear from Roxanne Perez, who says that she once respected Gigi Dolin and Kiana James, but now she does not care if she has to go over three bodies to become champion again and that she starts the road back to what she never lost in the first place tonight.
We are introduced to the Global Heritage Tournament for a shot at the NXT Heritage Cup, as well as the participants: Axiom, Tyler Bate, Charlie Dempsey and Butch for Group A and Duke Hudson, Joe Coffey, Akira Tozawa, and Nathan Frazer in Group B.
Backstage, Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo are met by Carmelo Hayes, and they in turn are met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Carmelo leaves, then The Street Profits joke around with Stacks and D'Angelo when a bunch of wrestlers in the women's division suddenly brawl in front of them.
Meta-Four (Noam Dar, Oro Mensah, Lash Legend, Jakara Jackson) are seen watching from a distance before the next match.
Butch beats Charlie Dempsey in Group A of the Global Heritage Invitational. Butch scores two (2) points.
Backstage, Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Dragon Lee. Dragon Lee is soon interrupted by Mustafa Ali, but says that he is more of a deserving of a championship match with Dominik Mysterio, and that Dragon Lee lost in his one chance and that he is now up to bat.
Ilja Dragunov is in the ring. He admits that Trick Williams impressed him in their match and says he is not a mere entertainer or a sidekick, and that he deserves everyone's respect. He then says nothing stands in the way of his destiny: the NXT Championship. As he addresses Carmelo Hayes, Noam Dar interrupts for an impromptu SPRNVA Sessions to say everyone wants to see him, not Dragunov. This soon leads to an argument where Noam Dar says he has the Heritage Cup while Dragunov has nothing but excuses. Dragunov considers walking up to their lounge, but Noam Dar proposes a match. Oro Mensah says he will be in the opposite corner, and Oro and Dragunov soon brawl. Dragunov quickly gets the upper hand, and Oro Mensah retreats.
We hear from Mr. Stone and Von Wagner. Wagner says Bron Breakker had to blindside him twice, and says that next week, it will be the two of them in a no-disqualification match.
Elektra Lopez and Lola Vice beat Kelani Jordan and Dana Brooke.
We hear from Gigi Dolin. She calls chaos "the devil she knows," and says Tiffany was smart for making the four biggest threats to her title battle it out for a chance to face her, yet she allowed her in this match. She tells Tiffany she will see her next week.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Trick Williams. He says that he does not want people to think he retained the NXT Championship because of Trick, and doubts Trick when he asks him if he can beat Dragunov one-on-one and Trick says he thinks he can. When Carmelo leaves, Trick says he does not think Carmelo can win; he knows he can win.
Dijak beats Eddy Thorpe with a loaded right hand on the outside as the referee is putting away a chair that Dijak has introduced into the match.
We hear from Kiana James, who says that her name exudes success and that while her opponents are good, they all fall short. She says she does not make excuses and make things happen no matter the cost, and she will do whatever it takes to get her hand raised.
Backstage, Bron Breakker meets with Baron Corbin as Corbin messes with a backstage worker, and demands a thank you for saving him from Von Wagner. Corbin says he does not care about him or Von Wagner, even as Breakker threatens to end him if he gets involved in their match.
Angel Garza wakes up at home and finds blood on his chest. As he washes it off, Humberto Carrillo shows up saying he had a dream of their grandfather Humberto Garza and woke up with a scratch on his chest, then Humberto Garcia mentions that he had the same dream and scratches. Angel takes this as a sign from Humberto Garza that they must start from scratch. Angel and Humberto return next week.
WWE looks back on the life and career of Bray Wyatt. A lone wooden rocking chair is seen on the stage afterwards.
We hear from Blair Davenport, who says that after a decade of destroying women all over the world, she is smiling not just because she knows she will become #1 contender, but because of the pain she will deal to her opponents.
We hear from Rhea Ripley and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio. Rhea says people want a piece of Dominik, but Dominik will hold the North American Championship until he retires. Dominik tells Mustafa Ali and Dragon Lee to fight it out so he can fight the winner. At the behest of Rhea Ripley, who whispers into his ear, Dominik says that match must have a winner and that he will be special guest referee to ensure that.
Joe Coffey beats Nathan Frazer in Group B of the Global Heritage Invitational. Coffey scores two (2) points).
At Chase University, Thea Hail is noticeably absent. Chase asks Duke Hudson where Thea is, but Duke does not know and does not think she is skipping class. Chase mentions Duke Hudson being in the Global Heritage Tournament and the rules for the tournament, and after class lets out, Thea Hail shows up, and it becomes apparent that she is now hanging out with Jacy Jayne when Jacy suddenly shows up and Thea Hail skips out on study hall to hang out with her.
In footage from NXT Anonymous, Fallon Henley offers an invitation to Myles Borne to team with Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, which Myles Borne takes after they both discuss Myles being the errand boy for Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey and Damon Kemp.
We hear from Wes Lee, who says that he is clearing his mind as he is in the desert after Heatwave did not go his way.. He says that he and Carmelo Hayes are done and that he beat himself, but he says that the outcome will be different when they meet again.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Tyler Bate, who welcomes the challenge of Group A in the Global Heritage Tournament, especially with the history between himself and Butch involved. He then addresses Dabba-Kato, telling him he made a big mistake pushing him around before challenging him to a match next week so he can be the David to Dabba-Kato's Goliath.
Kiana James beats Gigi Dolin, Roxanne Perez and Blair Davenport in a Fatal 4-Way Match to become #1 contender for the NXT Women's Championship. After the match, Tiffany Stratton has a staredown with Kiana James in the middle of the ring.
The show ends with Carmelo Hayes meeting with Shawn Michaels in his office.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damien Priest) beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler. After the match, The Judgment Day (Finn, Priest, Rhea Ripley) look up at the TitanTron and find out that Edge has made it to the arena, then head back to the ring to stand their ground. After the commercial break, Rhea Ripley calls Edge out so she can smash what is left of his manhood, and Finn Balor says he is sick of legends getting the documentaries while he gets nothing. Damien Priest says he had Edge beat last week, then says that Edge does not have friends and family to save him like he did last week and that they will finish what they started. Edge shows up and says that he and Rey Mysterio did not come back to steal their glory, but instead, to teach people how to reach it, and that The Judgment Day's egos got in the way. Edge admits he does not have family to back him up, even though Beth Phoenix is "a badass" and both of them wear the pants in the family, then tells The Judgment Day that they did not pay attention under his learning tree and that he did not show up alone. The Judgment Day are attacked from behind with Kendo sticks by Rey and Dominik Mysterio, and they and Edge soon brawl with The Judgment Day around the ring. Dominik soon comes face to face with Rhea Ripley in the ring, and Rhea Ripley soon coaxes Dominik to let her have it. Edge and Rey get in the ring, and Finn and Priest have to drag Rhea to the outside.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa. The Miz refuses to give any insight on what Dexter Lumis did to him.
We hear from Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez. Raquel says that she and Aliyah will become tag team champions tonight.
Alexa Bliss, Asuka and Bianca Belair beat Dani Mo, Katie Hart (who is Katie Arquette, who has just appeared on tonight's AEW Dark Elevation), and Kayla Sparks (who is not even mentioned by name). (With this match, Katie Arquette becomes the first wrestler since Cameron Stewart to be seen on AEW programming and WWE programming on the same night.) After the match, Bianca says Bayley, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai weren't even here a month ago and that they are going down. Alexa says that things are about to get twisted, and that they are not ready for any of them. Bianca says Iyo Sky, Dakota and Bayley may be doing damage control, but at Clash at the Castle, they will be taking control.
Backstage, WWE official Adam Priest meets with The Miz and Tommaso Ciampa and tells The Miz that he has his back regarding Dexter Lumis, who is now free due to Miz not talking to the police and not pressing charges. The Miz insists that there is nothing to talk about regarding Dexter Lumis and tells Pearce to leave so he can focus on his match, even as Pearce says that saying and doing nothing is making it easier for Dexter Lumis to do what he is doing.
Kurt Angle heads to the ring. Angle says it is great to be back home, then hypes up Clash at the Castle before Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) shows up. After the commercial break, Chad Gable admits that Kurt Angle was an inspiration, a motivation and a hero to him. He then says that Alpha Academy is looking for a new member, and that nobody has accepted his open challenge. Gable then says that he and Angle can change the world, and announces that for one night only, he is guaranteeing him 100% acceptance into Alpha Academy for one night. Otis hands him a red-and-white varsity jacket, but Angle says he will pass and tosses the jacket back to them. Gable is shocked that Angle turned his offer down, then Angle takes offenses to being "shooshed." Angle and Gable then "shoosh" each other, then Gable gets enraged for Angle "shooshing a shoosher" and sics Otis on him. Suddenly, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up. Montez says Alpha Academy wants to get hurt, then mentions Maximum Male Models (Max Dupri, Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) and Los Lotharios (Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza) messing up their bus last week and that Alpha Academy is at the right place at the wrong time. After Montez challenges Alpha Academy to a match, Chad Gable accepts on one condition: if Alpha Academy wins, Kurt Angle will have to join them. The Street Profits accept the stipulation. Angle watches the next match from ringside.
Edge and Rey Mysterio vs. The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) is official for Clash at the Castle.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis). (Had Alpha Academy won, Kurt Angle would have been forced to join them.) After the match, The Street Profits offer a red Solo cup to Angle, who spits it out after taking a sip, then pulls out some milk bottles that the three of them drink instead. Angle then throws milk bottles to some people in the front row on his way to the back.
Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team are seen in the front row.
In footage from earlier today, Matt Riddle and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins have a physical confrontation in the parking lot that is quickly broken up.
Corey Graves interviews Matt Riddle (who now goes by his full name again) and Seth "Freakin'" Rollins, who are both in separate rooms. Rollins says Riddle was creeping around his bus and has been a thorn in its side, then says it is his time, not Riddle's. Riddle says Rollins knows he is going to embarrass him, and Rollins retorts by saying that nobody can stand Riddle and that when he finishes what he started a few weeks ago, he will be doing everyone a favor. Riddle says it will take a lot more than what Rollins has been doing to get rid of him, and Rollins says that if he has to put him on the shelf next to Cody Rhodes, so be it. He then says that after this, he will move on to beating Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. Rollins says he will stomp Riddle's head into the mat one more time and show who the man really is, and Riddle says that he will show everyone that there is one man in Rollins' marriage and that it is Becky Lynch.
On the way to the ring, The Miz is briefly spooked by a security guard, thinking he is Dexter Lumis.
We see footage from after the Matt Riddle-Seth "Freakin'" Rollins interview where Seth Rollins makes fun of Riddle for his wife divorcing him and not being able to see his kids anymore, which angers Riddle and causes him to cuss Rollins out.
Bobby Lashley beats The Miz with the Hurt Lock after The Miz sees Dexter Lumis in the crowd. Miz tells Tommaso Ciampa to turn around, but when he does, Lumis is gone.
Backstage, Kurt Angle is met by Edge, who shows him some pictures of their biggest moments in the ring. This time, the pictures have messages on the back where Edge apologizes for beating him for titles, shaving him bald and starting the "You Suck" chant. The messages end with "But you still suck." After Edge leaves, he shows the photos to Rey and Dominik Mysterio, then realizes he has been tricked by Edge again. Afterwards, Dominik talks to Rey about his match at Clash at the Castle, and Rey says that he is teaming with Edge because he needs experience on his side. He then asks Dominik to be in their corner. Dominik accepts.
We see a video package of the history of Connor's Cure.
WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil, Dana Warrior and some of the kids from the first Connor's Cure campaign are seen in the front row.
Sami Zayn and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) head to the ring. The Usos announce that this Friday, Roman Reigns will have been WWE Universal Champion for two straight years, and that there will be a huge celebration for him on SmackDown. Sami Zayn announces that Roman Reigns has made him Master of Ceremonies for the night, much to the chagrin of Jey, then calls The Usos the most dominant tag team champions in WWE history. Jey says nothing changes, Jimmy says they are running both Raw and SmackDown, and Jey says that Roman Reigns will beat Drew McIntyre at Clash at the Castle. Suddenly, Kevin Owens shows up. Owens says that they run nothing on Raw, because it is still "The Kevin Owens Show," then tells them to tell Roman that he still owes him one. After Jey ask Sami if Owens is "his boy," Sami says "technically yes," then tells Sami to get Owens before he does. Sami tells Owens that Roman owes nobody anything ever, then Owens says Sami couldn't make himself look stupider than when he grew his hair out until he joined The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso) and forgot that he was being one of the best of all time. He calls Sami "The Bloodline's personal clown," and says that he still views him as a friend before telling Sami to look in the mirror and reflet on things, but Sami says Owens has no idea what he is talking about and that The Bloodline actually likes him. Sami then says that Jimmy likes him, that he and Jey are still working on things, and that Roman has personally invited him into his personal locker room. He says that the four of them personally destroyed McIntyre, then Jey threatens to destroy Owens like he did McIntyre. Owens reminds Jey that they and Paul Heyman are the only reason he did not beat Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship, then tells The Usos they can celebrate two years of their heads up Roman's ass. Sami tells Owens that he is trying to keep the peace and that he does not want a problem, then warns Owens that he is making Jey Uso want to kick his ass. Owens then proposes he and Jey just drop the microphones, call for a referee and fight.
Kevin Owens beats Jey Uso after Sami Zayn fails to hit Owens with a chair when Jey holds Owens down while Jimmy distracts the referee.
Backstage, Bayley tells Bianca Belair that she, Alexa Bliss and Asuka have been holding the women's division back, and that the division needs them to bring it back up. After Bayley says that she, Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai will beat them at Clash at the Castle, Dakota says they will take over the company starting with the WWE Women's Tag Team titles after they send Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez back to SmackDown. Iyo Sky says that she and Dakota Kai will run Raw as the new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions.
Kevin Patrick interviews The Miz as he tries to hurriedly leave the arena, but The Miz is not in the mood. As The Miz drives off, Dexter Lumis is in the back of the vehicle.
We get a closer look at Johnny Gargano, courtesy of Pizza Hut.
In footage from earlier today, Johnny Gargano says his return from last week meant everything and that he is glad to be back after wrestling has been out of his life for the last nine months. He says that he was happy to see Austin Theory and that he is happy for his success, then Theory shows up wanting to talk to Gargano as he says that he has not heard from Theory in all that time. Theory wants to know why Gargano hasn't called him while he was being successful on the main roster, then says that he has been busy being jealous of him and playing stay-at-home father, then wishes him luck because he is swimming with the sharks after saying he expected more from him.
Aliyah and Raquel Rodriguez beat Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Bianca Belair, Asuka and Alexa Bliss show up and chase Bayley through the crowd and Raquel tags in Aliyah - who wins with a schoolkid pin on Dakota Kai - unbeknownst to Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky. After the match, Raquel and Aliyah celebrate with Bianca, Asuka and Alexa, and pyro goes off on the stage.
This week on Raw Talk: Edge! The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley)! The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford)!
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for this week.
Dante Martin beats Wes Barkley.
Julia Hart beats Arie Alexander by submission.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Marin aShafir beat Queen Aminata and Skye Blue.
Matt Hardy beats RSP. During the match, Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) show up to watch the match from the stage, and Matt Hardy notices them after the match.
Serena Deeb beats Katie Arquette with the Serenity Lock.
Frankie Kazarian beats Andrea Guercio with the crossface chickenwing.
Rush, The Butcher and The Blade beat Elijah, Zach Nystrom and Chase Oliver in a trios match.
Hikaru Shida retains the Pro Wrestling Wave Regina di Wave Championship (also known as the Wave Single Championship) against Emi Sakura.
This week's episode is a "best-of" episode focusing on "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams. Highlights and matches include:
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams talking about walking his dog, going to parks and training to distract himself from missing professional wrestling
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Jonathan Gresham at Survival of the Fittest 2018
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Zack Sabre Jr. from January 12, 2019
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams vs. Bully Ray from State of the Art 2019
"Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams talking about the ROH Pure Championship coming back when Ring of Honor comes back, as well as how he is the weapon in the ring
This week's episode is a "best-of" episode. Highlights and matches include:
Los Banditos (Rico Dynamite and Tito Escondido) vs. The Tribe (Navajo Warrior and Hawaiian Lion) for the Heritage Tag Team Championships from 2013
The Classic Connection (Levi Shapiro and Buddy Royal) vs The Friendship Express (Jervis Cottonbelly and The Hobo) for the United Tag Team Championships from 2016, followed by Eric Watts' PP3 Cup cash-in for the titles
Pac 3 (Dylan Bostic and Flex McCalleon) vs. Reno Scum (Adam Thornestowe and Luster The Legend) for the United Tag Team Championships from 2018
In the locker room, The Worldwide Underground (Johnny Mundo, Ricky Mundo) and "The Darewolf" PJ Black - all dressed in neon green - are getting ready for Mundo and Taya's wedding. Jack Evans shows up and says he will make XO Lishus kiss his ass until he says "no mass." As Mundo says that he and Taya will soon be the happiest couple in the world and PJ Black says that The Worldwide Underground has a surprise for him, Joey Mercury - known hereforth as "Joey Wrestling" - shows up dresses in a sleeveless lime green tuxedo, announcing that he is the best man. Ricky Mundo is bumped down to ring bearer as Mundo tells Joey that this is the best night of his life, then everyone including Ricky Mundo plays air guitar. Ricky gets his air guitar "taken away," then everyone else leaves as Ricky stays in the locker room. Rosa tells Ricky that she hopes he is keeping his vows...to her.
Famous B continues to announce the matches this week.
"The Savage" Jake Strong beats Drago with the ankle lock, then puts Drago in the hold again, this time with Drago's nunchaku. Aerostar runs to the ring to save Drago, but Strong withstands the attack, and Aerostar rolls out of the ring along with Drago.
XO Lishus beats Jack Evans in a No Más Match after Joey Ryan stops Evans from breaking XO Lishus' neck and Ivelisse pulls XO Lishus away from a knee to the throat on a steel chair. After the match, Joey Ryan has to Ivelisse and XO Lishus that he is on their side, and the three of them celebrate in the ring.
Backstage, Jack Evans crawls backstage, and Johnny Mundo refuses to even acknowledge Ricky Mundo as a friend after Joey Wrestling asks Johnny to calm down. When everyone else leaves, Rosa tells Ricky it is time to do the job she told him to do.
The wedding between Johnny Mundo and Taya commences. Famous B is the minister for this wedding, and says that if you call 423-GET-FAME, he can minister your wedding and even have Dr. Wagner Jr. and Texano Jr. attend for a small fee. "The Darewolf" P.J. Black and Joey Wrestling are best men, and they show up first with Johnny Mundo. Taya shows up with Cheerleader Melissa and The Beautiful Brenda, who are both bridesmaids of honor. Backstage, Ricky Mundo and Rosa are in the boiler room of the arena, and Rosa tells Ricky to give Johnny and Taya a wedding they will never forget. With a pair of bolt cutters, Ricky cuts a chain and opens a door, and on the other side of the door that they open is "The Monster" Matanza Cueto, who leaves the boiler room as soon as he finds out he is free.
The wedding between Johnny Mundo and Taya commences. When minister Famous B asks if anybody is against the marriage, Antonio Cueto suddenly shows up and tells Johnny that he did not come here to object to his marriage, and unlike his son Dario Cueto, he actually likes Johnny and Taya. He says that before the wedding becomes official, he wants to give a gift from his family to theirs. He then asks for the bell to be rung, but instead of an opponent, Antonio Cueto announces that there are tacos for everyone. He then congratulates Johnny and Taya on their wedding, then goes back into his office. Taya and Johnny exchange their vows, then the ring is presented. Ricky Mundo and Rosa show up and deliver the ring, then Famous B verbally disrespects Rosa and Johnny tells Ricky to get out of the ring. As Famous B delcares Johnny and Taya husband and wife, "The Monster" Matanza Cueto shows up and attacks everyone, making The Beautiful Brenda faint in the process and dumping Famous B out of his wheelchair by grabbing the wheelchair and turning it over. All the while, Ricky Mundo is seen laughing as Mantanza Cueto dumps Johnny over the top rope and into a table before hitting Wrath of the Gods on a busted open Taya and choke slamming her on the wedding cake.
Cathy Kelley interviews General Manager William Regal, whose office is being outfitted with a camera crew. He is officially starting an investigation into who attacked Aleister Black.
Johnny Gargano shows up, hobbling to the ring with one crutch, to start tonight's show. Gargano says that the fans have always had his back, but he does not deserve that right now. Nevertheless, the fans chant "You deserve it," but Gargano says he doesn't even deserve "Johnny Gargano" because he broke a promise to the fans. He feels that he failed the fans by not winning the NXT Championship, and he does not know where he goes from here as he lost more than a match at NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn 4; he lost himself. He says that he is not himself and has broken a lot of promises to the fans, and he does not what is left after everything he has been through. Gargano then says that he became Tommaso Ciampa, and that Ciampa is in his head and he cannot get him out. He feels he does not know what the fans want, but he knows he has to be better for the fans, his wife Candice LeRae and everyone else, but he does not know how to do it. Suddenly, General Manager William Regal shows up. Regal says that before Ciampa burns the whole place down, he must ask if Gargano attacked Aleister Black. Gargano says Regal has known him for a very long time, and asks Regal to ask him. Regal says his opinion does not matter and asks again. Gargano tells Regal to look into his eyes, and he will know the answer. Suddenly, Velveteen Dream shows up. Dream says he is not in the mood and is both sick and disgusted having to listen to Johnny Gargano "sing the same old song." He says this is heartbreaking, but this should not be about him or Tommaso Ciampa, who is not even in the building. He says that tonight should be about the experience that stole Brooklyn, New York, had the world buzzing and became a trending topic. In other words, it should be about him. He says that tonight should be about the experience that stole Brooklyn, New York, had the world buzzing and became a trending topic. In other words, it should be about him. He goes on to call Gargano "Johnny Failure," and says the doctor gave him a crutch to keep the weight off his leg. He throws the crutch at The Dream, then Regal tells Gargano to go to the back and The Dream to go to his office. He says that if they want a fight, they will get one next week.
Dakota Kai beats Aliyah.
In General Manager William Regal's office, Velveteen Dreams finishes an interview concerning Aleister Black. Next to come in is The Forgotten Sons (Wesley Blake, Steve Cutler, Jaxson Ryker), who say that they parked outside to get to his office and that they had nothing to do with the attack on Aleister. They also came looking for Regal, who are looking for an opportunity. Regal gives them a tag team match next week.
It is revealed that Ethan Carter III has been attacked, and Lars Sullivan is noticed leaving the scene behind the referees that check on EC3.
General Manager William Regal interviews Nikki Cross, who is more inclined to spin around in the chair and throw things. She also pretends to talk on the phone and laughs to herself. Bianca Belair barges in and demands a title shot now that she is medically cleared. Nikki Cross then says she wants to play with Bianca Belair. Bianca tells Regal to let her know about his decision when she is done with Nikki.
Before the next match, Lars Sullivan admits he took out Ethan Carter III, because when his name comes out of somebody's mouth, he will rip them limb from limb. As for Raul Mendoza, he is standing in "Lars Sullivan territory." Lars Sullivan then slides into the ring, and with the bell never ringing, Lars goes to town on Raul Mendoza, eventually tossing him up and hitting him with a powerslam before hitting the Freak Accident.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that when he went away over a year ago, he made a promise to become the most dangerous person NXT had ever seen when he came back, and he has surpassed all expectations. Not only did he end the Johnny Gargano fairy tale, he also won the NXT Championship. Ciampa says he is exactly what he says he is: the greatest sports entertainer of all time, and the NXT title is his proof. He says it takes a special kind of man to claw his way to the top, but it takes a different man entirely to build a nest there and call it home, and he says that he is that man. Ciampa says he is the main event, that NXT is his home and that this is just the beginning. He says that nobody will survive what is coming next.
Keith Lee beats Luke Menzies.
In two weeks: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch return!
Next week: Kairi Sane live! Johnny Gargano vs. Velveteen Dream!
The Unidsputed Era (Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reilly) beat Ricochet and Pete Dunne after Ricochet inadvertently hits Dunne with a tope suicida. Before the match, Kyle O'Reilly is scheduled to be part of the match, but Adam Cole accompanies him and Strong to the ring and tells O'Reilly to sit this one out, as he wants a piece of Ricochet. After the match, Strong brings Ricochet back into the ring so he, Cole and O'Reilly can attack him further. All of a sudden, War Raiders show up and run them out of the ring to end the show.
The Brian Kendrick beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher in a no-disqualification match with a DDT into the ring bell followed by a Captain's Hook with a Kendo stick. During the match, Gallagher has to be checked on by the referee and a member of medical staff after he is busted open, but he is able to continue.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Noam Dar, Drew Gulak and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese. Noam Dar says he underestimated Enzo Amore last night, and blames it on being out late in Memphis, Tennessee. Drew Gulak says that Enzo Amore is out to sully the name of 205 Live, while Tony Nese says Enzo is definitely not a premiere athlete. Drew Gulak says that Enzo Amore's first match in 205 Live will be his last.
TJP - still on crutches - guests on commentary for the next match.
Rich Swann beats Ariya Daivari. During the match, Daivari takes one of TJP's crutches, but TJP takes it away and tells him to get back in the ring. When he does, he walks into an inside cradle. After the match, Daivari attacks TJP, but when he tosses him into the ring, TJP fights back, and it becomes obvious that TJP is not even hurt. Swann hands TJP one of his crutches and leaves, then TJP throws the crutch down and hits Daivari with the Detonation Kick.
Gran Metalik and Cedric Alexander meet Enzo Amore in the locker room. Enzo says none of them should be worried, and says they will make a great team as he tries to talk strategy with them.
Before the next match, Enzo Amore makes fun of Noam Dar, Drew Gulak and "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese's looks.
Enzo Amore, Cedric Alexander and Gran Metalik beat "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese, Drew Gulak and Noam Dar after Enzo uses the middle rope for leverage during a schoolboy pin on Nese. Neville, who has been watching this match from the back, laughs after the match.
Jinder Mahal and The Singh Brothers (Sunil and Samir Singh) show up to start tonight's show. Jinder says he will show his superior skills when he teams up with Rusev in the main event to take on Randy Orton and "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura. He says that nobody knows what it is like to walk a mile in his shoes, and that he is showning nothing but disrespect throughout America when he should be revered as WWE Champion. He says the jingoistic naysayers have laughed since Nakamura made a fool out of him, but he says he is the best as he is WWE Champion. Jinder wants to make an example out of someone, and The Sings apologize to all of India and to Jinder, saying that it was because of them that Nakamura laid a finger on him. They say they do not deserve Jinder, and ask that they kiss his royal feet as they apologize on behalf of all of India. Suddenly, Nakamura shows up, and the Singhs stand between him and Jinder. Nakamura brushes them aside, and stares down with Jinder before the Singhs go after Nakamura. The situation turns into a 3-on-1 brawl until Randy Orton makes the save for Nakamura and fights them all off, but Rusev suddenly shows up and floors him. Nakamura is then laid out by Jinder and The Singh Brothers.
Next week: Randy Orton vs. "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura! The winner earns a WWE Championship match against Jinder Mahal!
Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor).
Baron Corbin is interviewed by Renee Young. He says that he has not squandered anything as far as the Money In The Bank Contract is concerned, and that John Cena ran away from him to go to Raw. He says that he does not live in the past, unlike the WWE Universe, and since "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles is giving him an opportunity to answer his United States Open Challenge, he plans to cash in on that.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up for the United States Open Challenge. Now that Kevin Owens cannot challenge him for the WWE United States Championship for as long as he is United States Champion, the United States Open Challenge is back on, and it starts right now. The challenge is accepted by "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger, but he is soon confronted by Baron Corbin. Corbin shoves Dillinger, but Dillinger shoves Corbin harder. He makes his way to the ring only to be blindsided by Corbin, who then yells at Styles. Dillinger runs into the ring and clotheslines Corbin out of the ring before asking for the bell to the rung, answering the open challenge.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE United States Championship in a short, chaotic match against "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Baron Corbin drags Dillinger out of the ring and attacks him, then gets in the ring to go after Styles only to be kicked back out of it by Styles.
Backstage, Rusev is met by Jinder Mahal in the locker room, who is pleased that the best of India and Bulgaria are teaming up tonight. Rusev tells Jinder Mahal that tonight, it is not about Bulgaria or India; it is about revenge. He also reminds Jinder that they are not friends, as he is it to become WWE Champion. After they win tonight, he is coming after the WWE Championship.
Bobby Roode beats Mike Kanellis.
Aiden English is singing in the ring when Kevin Owens shows up. He tells Aiden English that none of these "uneducated Arkansas hillbillies" do not appreciate his talents, and asks that he leaves the ring so he can take care of business. English leaves. Kevin Owens says that he picked his own special guest referee for his United States title rematch, and yet he still lost due to what happened between his pick for special guest referee, Baron Corbin, and Commissioner Shane McMahon. Owens asks what gives Shane the right to put his hands on Corbin and then replace him as referee like he did. One year ago, he was Universal Champion. A year later, he stands in the ring goldless, screwed by Shane twice. He says that this would never happened on Raw, as Stephanie McMahon would not have done this as Commissioner, and says SmackDown is Shane McMahon's personal playground. Shane McMahon shows up, and Kevin Owens says he is here to make the moment about himself. Shane reminds him of what happened between him and Baron Corbin, and says that he had to do what needed to be done. Owens says Shane screwed him again, but Shane says this conversation is over. He tells Owens to leave the ring, as Aiden English has a match against Sami Zayn. Owens guests on commentary.
Aiden English beats Sami Zayn. During the match, Kevin Owens gets in the ring, removes the referee's shirt and wears it himself. Sami Zayn, not happy about this turn of events, argues with Owens only to be blindsided by English. Owens then hits Sami Zayn with a pop-up powerbomb, and Aiden English gets the win after a fast count by Owens.
Burger King looks back on the career of Sgt. Slaughter.
Renee Young interviews Commissioner Shane McMahon, who says that the match from earlier has been stricken from the record. Kevin Owens has left, and says he will deal with him.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Dolph Ziggler. He has something planned, but it will take a while before we see what it is. Ziggler says his change comes from having nothing to show for being in WWE for 10 years, and tries to come up with ways to get noticed. He says that if the fans want all flash and no substance, that's what they will get next week.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) after a grabbing of Kofi Kingston's tights. As per pre-match stipulation, The Usos gets to pick the stipulation for the rematch for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
James Ellsworth "interviews" Carmella. As they argue over Ellsworth spoiling Carmella's cash-in plans as well as Ellsworth stealing flowers from a funeral in an attempt to make up for it, Natalya shows up and tells Carmella that she should be glad Ellsworth spoiled her plans, because if she tries to cash in on her, she will make her "the Baron Corbin of the Women's Division." After Natalya tells Carmella she will punish her further in a match next week, Carmella tells Natalya that she made a big mistake and to keep the title shined up for her. After she and Ellsworth leave, Naomi shows up and says that Natalya is on edge for a champion. She tells Natalya that she had better get a cat nap, because in two weeks, they will have their rematch for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship.
Lana introduces Tamina to the ring before the next match.
Tamina beats Tina Stock. After the match, two paparazzi get in the ring and take pictures as Lana raises Tamina's hand.
It's time for Fashion Files. Breezango are packing up the office when they see their new tech: wireless headphones, a black light, a leather belt and friendship bracelets. We also see that their new shirts glow in the dark, and so so do their boxes, which have glow in the dark arrows on them. The "Two B" sign on the "Two B" board - pinned with pictures of people with both first and last names starting with B, such as Brie Bella, Beau Beverly, Barbara Bush and Buff Bagwell to name a few) has the statement "or not Two B" on it in glow-in-the-dark ink. They come to the conclusion that Aiden English was the one who trashed their office and attacked them.
"The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton beat Rusev and Jinder Mahal. After the match, Orton hits Nakamura with an RKO.
In a WWE.com interview, Cesaro hopes to make a comeback and win the second match in his best-of-seven series with Sheamus, but still feels that he is being passed by.
During the pre-show, Sasha Banks is interviewed via Skype. Sasha Banks says her match at SummerSlam was a blur and doesn't remember when she realized that her back was injured. She's just thankful she doesn't have to take time off and get surgery like Finn Balor does, and she just wants to go back into the ring and become a two-time Women's Champion, saying Charlotte doesn't deserve the title after proving that she is a coward.
Tonight's show is in memory of Mr. Fuji, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82.
Corey Graves is in the ring with Roman Reigns, Kevin Owens, Big Cass and Seth Rollins. Rollins brags about injuring Finn Balor at SummerSlam, and says he's the favorite to win the Universal title tonight. He then donates his speaking time to someone he feels deserving to win the title: Kevin Owens. With Sami Zayn out of the picture, the Universal title is all that matters to him, and he says that he fights smarter and harder than everyone else in the ring. When Cass speaks for himself and Kevin Owens makes fun of it, Cass asks if Jericho told him what to say. He then says he hasn't been here long, but he's the biggest dog in the fight despite nobody expecting him to win. Seth Rollins then tells everyone else that he's glad their match is under elimination rules, as he plans to beat everyone else himself. Roman is the last to have a chance to talk about the match, and he responds by punching Kevin Owens out before starting a brawl where he lays everyone else out.
Tom Phillips interviews Chris Jericho before the next match. He says Neville may be coming to save the day like Mighty Mouse, but he's only coming to get the gift of Jericho.
Chris Jericho beats Neville after reversing a hurricanrana into the Walls of Jericho.
Dana Brooke spoils Bayley's initial meeting with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) by saying Bayley will never succeed, but The New Day remind Dana that Bayley beat her in her debut last week. Dana then challenges them to a match against her and the team of Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson). Not surprisingly, it's on.
Andrea D'Marco interviews Hyan, who faces Nia Jax tonight. Everything is bigger in Texas, including her heart. Here's to hoping her heart is still beating after her match tonight.
Nia Jax quickly beats Hyan.
Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) are now in the retirement business, and they plan to retire The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) as tag team champions. Dana Brooke shows up as their "nurse."
We see a video package of Seth Rollins concerning tonight's main event, where Rollins says he will walk in the man and walk out WWE Universal Champion.
Sami Zayn beats Jinder Mahal.
We see the injury update from Sasha Banks from the pre-show.
Charlotte guests on commentary for the next match.
Bayley and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Dana Brooke and Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson).
Tom Phillips interviews Cesaro. Despite being in a rough spot, he considers any day he can beat up Sheamus a great day despite being in a rough spot in the best-of-seven series.
We see a video package of Big Cass concerning tonight's main event, where it's clear he's the dark horse to win.
Byron Saxton interviews Sheamus in the ring before the next match. Sheamus says Cesaro is desperate, and that he doesn't share the same personality that he does. He says Cesaro has spent his whole like trying to be a WWE champion, and says Cesaro will be devastated when he finds out he is better.
Sheamus beats Cesaro with the Cloverleaf to lead 2-0 in their best-of-seven series after sending Cesaro back first into a ring post.
We celebrate the life and times of Mr. Fuji, who passed away Sunday at the age of 82.
We see a video package of Kevin Owens concerning tonight's main event, which describes where he's at and where he's going.
Americo doesn't have a chance to speak before Braun Strowman shows up and quickly annihilates him. Strowman rips off his mask after the match, but we never see Americo's face.
The Cruiserweight Division is coming in three weeks, and we hear from Tommaso Ciampa, Cedric Alexander and Johnny Gargano.
Stephanie McMahon shows up. She addresses Brock Lesnar's actions at SummerSlam, and says she did not welcome the attack on her brother Shane McMahon. Paul Heyman shows up, says Lesnar provides value to Raw and pays Brock Lesnar's fine of $500...in one-dollar bills. Stephanie slaps the money out of his hands and asks what value Heyman brings to the brand, Stephanie tells Heyman that a storm is coming, but Heyman says Lesnar in the storm. He knows Lesnar put Stephanie in an uncomfortable position with the Board of Directors, and begs for forgiveness. Stephanie accepts his apology.
We see a video package of Roman Reigns concerning tonight's main event, and much like Roman, the action of the footage does the talking.
Darren Young beats Titus O'Neil with a surprise crucifix pin. Titus then attacks Darren and Bob Backlund after the match.
Mick Foley tells Stephanie McMahon he should have been out in the ring with her, and proposes banning all friends and tag teams from ringside for tonight's main event, an idea which Stephanie welcomes. Seth Rollins shows up and says tonight will be the best night when he brings the WWE Universal Championship home. He hopes not to let her down.
In a shocking twist of events, Triple H returns to WWE for the first time since WrestleMania 32 to hit the Pedigree on Roman Reigns and help Seth Rollins eliminate Roman Reigns...which shortly becomes nothing compared to what he does next: turn on Seth Rollins by hitting him with a Pedigree and allowing Kevin Owens to get the pin. Kevin Owens beats Big Cass, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins in an elimination Fatal Four-Way Match to become the WWE Universal Champion!
Adam Page vs. Jay Briscoe ends with Page throwing a steel chair into Briscoe's face after Colby Corino whacks Briscoe with one of BJ Whitmer's crutches. The Decade (Page, Whitmer, Colby) get some chairs in the ring, and Page hits Rite of Passage on Briscoe into the chairs. Mark Briscoe rushes in and throws some chairs of his own into the ring, forcing The Decade to retreat.
Dalton Castle breaks his silence concerning Silas Young. He tells Silas that he accepts his challenge...but if he wins, Silas becomes one of his boys, saying he'll make a wonderful ottoman.
Before the next match, Cedric Alexander brags about being the only man in ROH to beat Moose twice, and tells Caprice to go to the back as beating him would do nothing for him. Caprice fires back by calling Veda Scott "the one with the most hair on their chest," and telling her she's doing a great job with Cedric and to keep winning matches for him. Veda tells Cedric to go back and fight him, and the match is back on.
Caprice Coleman beats Cedric Alexander after Stokely Hathaway carries Veda Scott off the ring apron and Moose takes the wrench from Cedric. Cedric goes after Moose after the match, but Moose knocks him out with one punch. Prince Nana shows up and hands Cedric an envelope.
Cheeseburger beats "Brutal" Bob Evans by count-out after Cheeseburger reverses a slam into a table and palm strikes Evans off the apron, knocking him into the table. Evans is able to get up, but he falls right back down again.
Bobby Fish guests on commentary for the next match.
Jay Lethal retains the ROH World Television Championship against Hanson. After the match, Bobby Fish tells Lethal he'll take both the TV title and his ability to walk, and Kyle O'Reilly joins him at ringside. After words are exchanged between Lethal and reDRagon (Fish and O'Reilly), Roderick Strong shows up and forces Lethal and Truth Martini to run out of the ring.
