We see Braxton Cole clearing his mind at a golf course. He talks about how he is self-taught save for a book by Ben Hogan and how he is able to pick up on anything that he does, even though WWE is more cutthroat than ever and that he hopes to make an opportunity out of it.
Coach Matt Bloom weets with Bubba Ray Dudley, Booker T and Nattie. Nattie gets Tristan Angels vs. Trill London. Bloom says Tristan's character work is on point and needs his aggression to match, and wants Trill London to focus on the fundamentals and not get bored with them. Booker T says that Trill wants to do all the big moves but needs to learn the fundamentals and fit them into what he is doing. Booker T gets Kali Armstrong vs. Layla Diggs. Bloom says that Armstrong is the diamond of the season and that Diggs wants to see if she can measure up. Bubba Ray Dudley gets Harlem Lewis vs. Braxton Cole, both of whom have asked to work with Bubba. Bloom says that he likes what both men are doing, and wants to let both men do what they need to do while also getting Braxton's gimmick across.
Nattie meets with Tristan Angels and Trill London. Trill wants to be more comfortable in the ring and find his footing, while Tristan says that this is wrestling, not the NFL, and that this is his domain. Nattie feels that Tristan is the veteran in the match, but is new to the WWE style. Myla Lockwood is once again Tristan's second for the match, and Nattie utilizes the relationship between Tristan and Myka to get Tristan to be more of a heel.
Tristan Angels beats Trill London (who has a vintage camera as part of his gimmick) by count-out after Myka Lockwood, who is brought into the match by Tristan at the beginning of the match to be his second, throws a chair in the ring to distract the referee before tossing Tristan into the ring behind the referee's back, all while Trill is still unable to get back in the ring despite the distraction. Nattie notes that both men deviated from how she taught them to do something, saying they "acted instead of reacted." She also mentions that there have been no rest spots in the match. Nattie and Booker T are puzzled by the finish. After the match, Nattie says Tristan did well as a leader in the match, then says that he wants to see Trill's face more during the match. Trill feels that the finish felt a little "spacy" and could have been tighter. Coach Matt Bloom says that Tristan did well but could have sold better. Tristan says that if he can keep on working, he could get somewhere.
Booker T meets with Kali Armstrong and Layla Diggs. Booker works with Armstrong on her spinebuster off the Irish whip, and wants Armstrong to be "the complete wrestler" who can check off multiple boxes; as for Layla, he says she checks off as many boxes as Armstrong. Layla says that Booker T is a genius at things one would not think of as well as selling and capturing the audience. Layla says that Armstrong is good and can bring the fire, and that she has to step up as well.
Kali Armstrong beats Layla Diggs. During the match, Kali Armstrong gets hit hard in the head, and is still feeling the effects after winning the match. After the match, Layla feels bad about hurting Armstrong, but she is glad she is okay; Booker T says that they did everyting Coach Matt Bloom says it was not a bad match and could not be more proud of them, and tells them to keep working.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Harlem Lewis and Braxton Cole. Bubba lets the two of then do what they need to do, and has Braxton take advantage of a hurt leg during the match. Harlem mentions Bubba Ray being adamant on Braxton Cole's book and wanting it to be part of the match, and Braxton Cole saying that Booker T did not want him to use the book as it would make him "a gimmicky wrestler." Braxton Cole mentions Booker T's King Booker gimmick, and Bubba Ray tells Braxton to work with what works and incorporate the book into the match and the finish. Even Harlem agrees that the book is entertaining. Before the match, Bubba Ray says "If the match is the shits, don't come back here," which irks Harlem.
Harlem Lewis beats Braxton Cole. Braxton's book for the match is "The Psychology of Winners." During the match, Braxton Cole removes a turnbuckle cover, and as the referee replaces the cover, Braxton hits Harlem with the book, then attacks the hurt left leg. Braxton tries to use the book as a weapon agaon, but Harlem hits him with a big boot and hits a jackhammer for the win. After the match, Bubba Ray Dudley notes some people giving Harlem Lewis a standing ovation in the crowd. Shawn Michaels and Coach Matt Bloom compliment both men, as does Bubba Ray, who says that they brought it all together. Afterwards, Bubba Ray privately tells Harlem Lewis that he is going to Las Vegas for WrestleMania weekend, saying that Shawn and Coach Bloom like him a lot and that it is the closest he is going to WrestleMania.
Coach Matt Bloom mentions that there are so many people on the roster and that progress has to be gauged and hard choices have to be made. He states that Trill London, Chris Island, Sirena Linton and Carlee Bright have been released, and that he has had nothing but positive things to stay about them. He says it is easier to release the ones who do not work hard and do not have the passion, and says that they were just not growing at the rate that they needed to grow.
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Sunday, August 30, 2026
Let's Go! - LFG recap for August 30, 2026 (Episode One)
Head Coach Matt Bloom meets with Nattie, Kevin Owens and Bubba Ray Dudley. Bloom says it is WrestleMania season and a high-pressure season, and that they will be picking the four talent that will best represent LFG at WWE World at WrestleMania this year. Bubba Ray has Sirena Linton vs. Carlee Bright. Both women are coming off an injury, and he wants them to tell a simple story and do it well, while also not getting hurt. Bubba Ray Nattie gets Chris Island vs. Shady Elnahas, with Chris just having shown his best effort and just needed to be consistent and Shady needing to show more of what he can do. Nattie wants to see both of their brands of aggression, Kevin Owens gets the main event of Nikkita Lyons vs. Masyn Holiday. This wil be Masyn's first LFG main event, but she will be in the ring with a ring general in Nikkita who might get called up any day now. Bloom would also like to see Masyn work heel.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Sirena Linton and Carlee Bright. Carlee talks about how she could not do anything with her left leg until she got cleared, while Sirena Linton talks about how she had to get an emergency appendectomy. Bubba Ray asks both women to keep it simple and give a good, strong, solid match, and wants Carlee to sell and Sirena to show more of her heelish intention. He also has Carlee perform a pre-match promo before Sirena cheap shots her and turns heel. Just before the match, Bubba Ray tells both women to make everything they do matter and to have fun and have a great match.
Before the next match, Carlee Bright reintroduces herself to the Performance Center crowd. She talks about her injury and how she is happy to be in front of the crowd before Sirena Linton cheap shots her from behind yells "It's my first match back, too...bitch!"
Carlee Bright beats Sirena Linton. After the match, Carlee says the promo went well, as did the cheap shot. Sirena says that she had fun and put her heart into it as she wanted people to boo her. Bubba Ray says that Carlee could have taken a little more time on the promo and enjoyed it, but otherwise, the match went well. Coach Matt Bloom loves the promo as well as the cheap shot, and mentions that Carlee was selling well until the finish and that they need to tell the story completely.
Nattie meets with Chris Island and Shady Elnahas and finds them both easy to work with. Nattie says the coaches want to feel something emotionally in their match and want to see a story where one person can really be a babyface and the other can really be a heel. Nattie gets hands-on with putting the match together, much to the delight of both Island and Shady. Nattie mentions that the three things that never go out of style are intensity, aggression and selling.
Shady Elnahas beats Chris Island with a jackknife pin. After the match, Nattie is pleased with the match (as was Bully Ray, who said that they were doing well during the match). It is mentioned that Chris Island almost did not get back in the ring in time. Coach Matt Bloom says the match was a bit clunky, then says that simple done well is better than complex done decently. He also mentions that the match became a bit dangerous at times, and says that Shawn Michaels is looking for action, which is not constant motion. Chris Island says they could have slowed the match down a little bit, and felt that he did not do that. Bloom also wants to sell residually a little more, especially when he is performing a submission hold, and that they need to make a submission hold like an ankle lock look like it hurts.
Kevin Owens meets with Masyn Holiday and Nikkita Lyons. Masyn mentions that this is not just her first main event in LFG, but also her first match as a heel, and that she does not want to do the stuff that she is familiar with. Owens notices that Nikkita is good as what she does and can get the desired audience response, and also gives Masyn pointers on how to be more heelish.
Nikkita Lyons beats Masyn Holiday. After the match, Shawn Michaels and Coach Matt Bloom are happy with the match. Kevin Owens compliments Masyn Holiday on looking annoyed and aggravated during Nikkita's entrance, which he says few heels do. He also says that the selling was really good. Masyn Holiday definitely feels ready. Kevin Owens tells Nikkita Lyons that she has been chosen for WWE World on WrestleMania weekend.
Bubba Ray Dudley meets with Sirena Linton and Carlee Bright. Carlee talks about how she could not do anything with her left leg until she got cleared, while Sirena Linton talks about how she had to get an emergency appendectomy. Bubba Ray asks both women to keep it simple and give a good, strong, solid match, and wants Carlee to sell and Sirena to show more of her heelish intention. He also has Carlee perform a pre-match promo before Sirena cheap shots her and turns heel. Just before the match, Bubba Ray tells both women to make everything they do matter and to have fun and have a great match.
Before the next match, Carlee Bright reintroduces herself to the Performance Center crowd. She talks about her injury and how she is happy to be in front of the crowd before Sirena Linton cheap shots her from behind yells "It's my first match back, too...bitch!"
Carlee Bright beats Sirena Linton. After the match, Carlee says the promo went well, as did the cheap shot. Sirena says that she had fun and put her heart into it as she wanted people to boo her. Bubba Ray says that Carlee could have taken a little more time on the promo and enjoyed it, but otherwise, the match went well. Coach Matt Bloom loves the promo as well as the cheap shot, and mentions that Carlee was selling well until the finish and that they need to tell the story completely.
Nattie meets with Chris Island and Shady Elnahas and finds them both easy to work with. Nattie says the coaches want to feel something emotionally in their match and want to see a story where one person can really be a babyface and the other can really be a heel. Nattie gets hands-on with putting the match together, much to the delight of both Island and Shady. Nattie mentions that the three things that never go out of style are intensity, aggression and selling.
Shady Elnahas beats Chris Island with a jackknife pin. After the match, Nattie is pleased with the match (as was Bully Ray, who said that they were doing well during the match). It is mentioned that Chris Island almost did not get back in the ring in time. Coach Matt Bloom says the match was a bit clunky, then says that simple done well is better than complex done decently. He also mentions that the match became a bit dangerous at times, and says that Shawn Michaels is looking for action, which is not constant motion. Chris Island says they could have slowed the match down a little bit, and felt that he did not do that. Bloom also wants to sell residually a little more, especially when he is performing a submission hold, and that they need to make a submission hold like an ankle lock look like it hurts.
Kevin Owens meets with Masyn Holiday and Nikkita Lyons. Masyn mentions that this is not just her first main event in LFG, but also her first match as a heel, and that she does not want to do the stuff that she is familiar with. Owens notices that Nikkita is good as what she does and can get the desired audience response, and also gives Masyn pointers on how to be more heelish.
Nikkita Lyons beats Masyn Holiday. After the match, Shawn Michaels and Coach Matt Bloom are happy with the match. Kevin Owens compliments Masyn Holiday on looking annoyed and aggravated during Nikkita's entrance, which he says few heels do. He also says that the selling was really good. Masyn Holiday definitely feels ready. Kevin Owens tells Nikkita Lyons that she has been chosen for WWE World on WrestleMania weekend.
NXT Heatwave 2026 - The Results
Zaria beats Kali Armstrong and Wren Sinclair to retain the NXT North American Women's Championship and win the WWE Women's Speed Championship, unifying both championships.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cruz Montana. Montana says he feels like he belongs and that he is a poor kid with a dream and the drive to chase it, and here he is. He says that the NXT Championship is just one three-count away and that he is in his biggest match with three of his toughest opponents, but he thrives with his back against the wall and his head on a swivel, but unlike his opponents, he will go to Hell and back and it will all be worth it when he wins the NXT Championship for himself and his family and silences everyone who said he could not do it.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) beat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to win the NXT Tag Team Championships for the second time, making them only the ninth team to win the titles more than once.
Nattie beats Jaida Parker in a submission match with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Karmen Petrovic heads to the back with Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga), and Thea Hail brawls to the back with Nikkita Lyons after Nikkita hits a spinning roundhouse kick on Jaida.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair is disappointed with her loss tonight and wondered if she did the right thing, but Kendal Grey reminds Sinclair that she did not get pin and that she will get Zaria back. Kendal says she is fine and taht she can handle tonight's match, and tells Sinclair to save her a slice of cake.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey to become the NXT Women's Champion after sending Kelani into an exposed turnbuckle hook before hitting the One of a Kind moonsault for the pin, the win and the title.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews General Manager Robert Stone, who is happy with how the show has gone so far and where it is going. He says that he has been working on a few things regarding the tag team division, then announces that Halloween Havoc will be on a Saturday night and on Halloween night this year and that this Tuesday starts the road to it.
We hear from Naraku, who says that just because Shiloh Hill has researched his mist does not mean he knows the mystery. He says he will show the world why Shiloh Hill will live in darkness.
Backstage, Tavion Heights talks with Myles Borne. Neither man is happy to have lost the NXT Tag Team Championship. Borne is convinced they will get the tag titles back, and Tavion says that they need to do whatever it takes to do it. Borne says he will not let one loss turn into two, and says that Borne will become a champion. Tavion says that he and Borne will be brothers for life.
Jackson Drake beats Myles Borne to become the NXT North American Champion! During the match, Myka Lockwood and Ricky Smokes confronts Myles Borne, and while Brone takes out Smokes, Myka Lockwood slams Borne on the outside, all while Brad Baylor distracts the referee. Tavion Heights - who shows up mid-match to be in Borne's corner - takes care of Baylor on the outside, but Jackson Drake hits the top rope 450 splash to win the match and the title. After the match, Tavion Heights is in the ring with Borne when Borne suddenly hits Tavion with Borne Again and walks off.
We hear from Kam Hendrix, who says that Mason Rook has an unhealthy obsession with him and that it is his not his fault that he is better than Rook. He says Mason Rook is an everyman, which is a perfectly good sport for him, then says that he is not an everyman and someone everyone pays to see. Hendrix says he should be strapped with championships right now, but thanks to Mason Rook, he is not, and he will take the rocket strapped on Rook's back, rip it off and put it on his.
Grayson Waller beats Tony D'Angelo, Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana in a Fatal 4-Way March to become NXT Champion after Montana hits D'Angelo with Spin the Block only for Grayson to hit Montana out of nowhere with a rolling Stunner before picking the bones and pinning D'Angelo to win the match and the title.
Here are the highlights from today's show!
Here are the top ten moments from today's show!
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Cruz Montana. Montana says he feels like he belongs and that he is a poor kid with a dream and the drive to chase it, and here he is. He says that the NXT Championship is just one three-count away and that he is in his biggest match with three of his toughest opponents, but he thrives with his back against the wall and his head on a swivel, but unlike his opponents, he will go to Hell and back and it will all be worth it when he wins the NXT Championship for himself and his family and silences everyone who said he could not do it.
The Vanity Project (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) beat Myles Borne and Tavion Heights to win the NXT Tag Team Championships for the second time, making them only the ninth team to win the titles more than once.
Nattie beats Jaida Parker in a submission match with the Sharpshooter. During the match, Karmen Petrovic heads to the back with Los Perros del Mal (Angel, Berto, Daga), and Thea Hail brawls to the back with Nikkita Lyons after Nikkita hits a spinning roundhouse kick on Jaida.
Backstage, Wren Sinclair is disappointed with her loss tonight and wondered if she did the right thing, but Kendal Grey reminds Sinclair that she did not get pin and that she will get Zaria back. Kendal says she is fine and taht she can handle tonight's match, and tells Sinclair to save her a slice of cake.
Kelani Jordan beats Kendal Grey to become the NXT Women's Champion after sending Kelani into an exposed turnbuckle hook before hitting the One of a Kind moonsault for the pin, the win and the title.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews General Manager Robert Stone, who is happy with how the show has gone so far and where it is going. He says that he has been working on a few things regarding the tag team division, then announces that Halloween Havoc will be on a Saturday night and on Halloween night this year and that this Tuesday starts the road to it.
We hear from Naraku, who says that just because Shiloh Hill has researched his mist does not mean he knows the mystery. He says he will show the world why Shiloh Hill will live in darkness.
Backstage, Tavion Heights talks with Myles Borne. Neither man is happy to have lost the NXT Tag Team Championship. Borne is convinced they will get the tag titles back, and Tavion says that they need to do whatever it takes to do it. Borne says he will not let one loss turn into two, and says that Borne will become a champion. Tavion says that he and Borne will be brothers for life.
Jackson Drake beats Myles Borne to become the NXT North American Champion! During the match, Myka Lockwood and Ricky Smokes confronts Myles Borne, and while Brone takes out Smokes, Myka Lockwood slams Borne on the outside, all while Brad Baylor distracts the referee. Tavion Heights - who shows up mid-match to be in Borne's corner - takes care of Baylor on the outside, but Jackson Drake hits the top rope 450 splash to win the match and the title. After the match, Tavion Heights is in the ring with Borne when Borne suddenly hits Tavion with Borne Again and walks off.
We hear from Kam Hendrix, who says that Mason Rook has an unhealthy obsession with him and that it is his not his fault that he is better than Rook. He says Mason Rook is an everyman, which is a perfectly good sport for him, then says that he is not an everyman and someone everyone pays to see. Hendrix says he should be strapped with championships right now, but thanks to Mason Rook, he is not, and he will take the rocket strapped on Rook's back, rip it off and put it on his.
Grayson Waller beats Tony D'Angelo, Zilla Fatu and Cruz Montana in a Fatal 4-Way March to become NXT Champion after Montana hits D'Angelo with Spin the Block only for Grayson to hit Montana out of nowhere with a rolling Stunner before picking the bones and pinning D'Angelo to win the match and the title.
Here are the highlights from today's show!
Here are the top ten moments from today's show!
All In: London 2026 - The LIVE Results
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Persephone, who says that some women confuse luck with success. She says that Maya World has a golden ticket, but she will take that golden ticket, take the TBS Championship and make Maya's world stop spinning.
"Blackheart" Lio Rush and The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Myron Reed, Zachary Wentz) beat The Opps (Hook, Action Andretti, Anthony Bowens, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) in an eight-man tag match on the Buy-In.
We hear from The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay). Gabe Kidd says that the other teams scurry around like rats and that the numbers are "too dyslexic" for them. They are soon joined by The Demand, and Ricochet says that Gabe Kidd is stating nothing but facts while The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) are nothing but a couple of killers who smell blood. Ricochet, Clark Connors and David Finlay says the other teams will not get the big Wembley Stadium moment and that the winner of their match will be a real trio.
Harley Cameron and Kris Statlander beat Sisters of Sin (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) on the Buy-In.
It is announced that Grand Slam France will happen on Tuesday, October 6th at Adidas Arena in Paris, France.
Boom and Doom (Big Boom AJ and QT Marshall) and The Hurt Syndicate (Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, The Hurt Syndicate receive a giant check worth $50,000 with a picture of The Rizzler on it.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson guests on commentary for the next match.
Persephone beats Maya World to become the TBS Champion on the Buy-In after a person in a black hoodie and a luchador mask shoves Maya World off the top rope as Persephone distracts the referee. Persephone wins the match and the title with a crucifix bomb into a stack-up pin. After the match, the mystery person gets in the ring and puts Maya World in the Lockjaw, then reveals themselves to be Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., who has not been seen on AEW programming in almost two years.
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up during the preshow with a margarita. She says she will be watching tonight's show very closely, and warns Willow Nightingale that she will not forget her taking the AEW Women's World Championship from her. Thekla says that no matter what happens, "shit will get toxic."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Persephone, who says that "The It Girl" is not that "it" anymore. She says a certain doctor told her to work smarter, not harder, then Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. shows up and says that she knows who is threatened by her return and that she has perspective on who is worth her time after some time away, then says Persephone is worth her time due to her potential. Persephone says that if Thunder Rosa wants to get in her business, she has someone new in her corner.
Swerve Strickland and The New Level ("Awesome" Austin Creed and Kofi) beat The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), The Bang Bang Gang ("Switchblade" Jay White, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) "Hangman" Adam Page and Brodido (Brody King and Bandido), The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona), The Dogs (Gabe Kidd, Clark Connors, David Finlay) and The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC) in a Trios Royale Roulette that starts on the Buy-In and extends into the main card to become the AEW World Trios Champions! Swerve Strickland and The New Level (formerly Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of The New Day in WWE) are the wild card team for this match. With this match, Kofi and Creed become champions on their debut night in AEW. During the match, Kofi escapes elimination by staying on his back on the outside and being helped to the ring steps by Prince Nana.
The Brawling Birds (Jamie Hayter and Alex Windsor) beat The Divine Dominion (Megan Bayne and Lena Kross) to become the AEW Women's World Tag Team Champions!
Jon Moxley wins the AEW Continental Challenge Cup and retains the AEW Continental Championship against Nigel McGuinness by submission when Nigel comes within centimeters of the ropes and cannot reach them as Moxley wrenches at Nigel's hurt left foot. After the match, Moxley leaves through the crowd with The Death Riders (Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, "The Problem" Marina Shafir), and Nigel McGuinness is given a standing ovation.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada beats "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita to become the AEW International Champion after Fletcher hits Takeshita with an avalance brainbuster into the top turnbuckle only for Okada to rush into the ring seconds later, hit Fletcher with the Rainmaker, then pin Fletcher as both men are down to win the match and the title. After the match, Fletcher angrily takes the International Champion, and after Don Callis reasons with Fletcher, Fletcher hands the title to Okada. Okada then demands Fletcher raise his hand, and after Callis speaks to Fletcher again, Fletcher raises Okada's hand along with Callis.
Andrade El Idolo beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, MJF, "Speedball" Mike Bailey, Tommaso Ciampa, Chris Jericho, Mark Davis, Komander, Mistico, Daniel Garcia and "Jungle" Jack Perry in a Men's Casino Gauntlet Match to earn a guaranteed shot at the AEW World Championship. During the match, Tommaso Ciampa shows up at #5, but before he can make it to the ring, Jericho comes out at #6 and clobbers Ciampa when Ciampa charges at him, then does it again when Ciampa gets in the ring with him. Komander enters at #8 and is immediately misnamed as Mistico by ring announcer Justin Roberts, who corrects himself after Komander dives into everyone on the outside from the top rope. When Mistico enters at #9, Justin Roberts says "You guessed it...it's Mistico!" Mistico is then attacked by #10 Daniel Garcia, who is joined in the brief proceedings by "The Problem" Marina Shafir.
Adam Copeland and Christian Cage retain the AEW World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) after Christian Cage hides a small wrench in the brace on his left arm and using the AEW World Tag Team Championship belt as a means of distracting the referee to knock out The Young Bucks and get the win. After the match, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up for the first time since their debut and congratulate Copeland and Christian in the ring, then FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Stokely Hathaway suddenly return and confront Copeland and Christian. They are all soon joined by The New Level (Kofi and "Awesome" Austin Creed), who also show up and head to the ring. Copeland and Christian leave the ring, leaving the four other teams - including The Young Bucks - in the ring.
A half-dozen street dancers perform on the stage during "The Jet" Kevin Knight's entrance before the next match.
Darby Allin beats "The Jet" Kevin Knight in a Falls Count Anywhere Match to win the TNT Championship for the third time! During the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Jake Doyle show up and tape Darby's hands behind his back, then Steven Borden shows up and fends them off. Sting shows up with a baseball bat and takes out Cage and Doyle, who soon get taken out with a dive off a ladder to the outside by Steven Borden. Darby and Knight fight their way to the stage, and after Darby hits a Coffin Drop through the stage off the top of a stage tress, Darby finds Knight again as Knight is being stretchered out, and Darby hits Knight with a Coffin Drop off the entrance ramp for the win and the TNT Championship.
"The Toxic Spider" Thekla is seen in the luxury box before the next match.
Ballet dancers clad in black perform on the stage before Mercedes Moné's entrance. For Willow Nightingale's entrance, we see a story of Willow's path to the AEW World Women's Championship in storybook form and tonight's match with Mercedes Moné as read by a young girl. Nigel McGuinness joins commentary for the next two matches.
Mercedes Moné beats Willow Nightingale by submission with the Statement Maker after wrapping Willow's arm around her own neck to become the AEW Women's World Champion despite being busted open at the bridge of her nose early in the match and after attacking Willow's left hand, which Mercedes injured on last night's Collision, during the match. After the match, it is announced that Mercedes Moné will have a championship celebration on next week's Dynamite.
Before the next match, we see a video package of Will Ospreay with an introduction from Ospreay's own mum as Baba O'Riley by The Who plays in the background. Michael Oku, Zack Sabre Jr., Ricochet, Swerve Strickland and even Ospreay's own teammates in United Empire see Ospreay off as he heads to the ring. In the entrance tunnel, Ospreay is met by "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis and Alex Windsor. Jon Moxley is the last person that Will Ospreay meets before he finally gets on stage. We then see a video package of Kenny Omega's career leading up to this match, narrated in Japanese by Kenta Miyake, the Japanese voice actor for All Might in My Hero Academia. All Might's theme from the anime also plays briefly during Kenny Omega's entrance. As Kenny Omega heds to the ring, The Young Bucks are several steps behind him before catching up. Brandon Cutler records the moment from behind Omega, and Michael Nakazawa is also part of Omega's entourage for this match.
Will Ospreay beats Kenny Omega to become the AEW World Champion! During the match, all seconds have to be separated briefly by multiple referees after Callum Newman confronts Kenny Omega for hitting Will Ospreay with a monitor from the announce desk following Ospreay shoving the timekeeper's table at Ospreay and Ospreay shoving referee Paul Turner away from as he attacks Omega at the announce table.
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Collision Course - Collision recap for August 30, 2025
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia beats "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian with a guillotine choke followed by a piledriver. At the start of the match, Jon Moxley shows up with Marian Shafir, gets on the apron, says something to Garcia, then he and Shafir leave. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Daniel Garcia. Garcia says he has been chasing Jon Moxley for five years and he wants everything that he has by going through him, and next week, he wants Moxley in the ring one more time. Afterwards, Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir show up, and Yuta tells Garcia to be careful what he wishes for, as The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Yuta, Marina Shafir) accept his challenge. He says they have beaten "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and will have no problems with Garcia.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Hologram, Tomohiro Ishii and Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong takes offense to O'Reilly teaming with Ishii, but Ishii has had their backs against "the Dong Phallus family" and has asked for nothing more than to have someone stand next to him and fight.
Don Calis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Conglomeration (Kyle O'Reilly and Tomohiro Ishii).
Jamie Hayter and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla are seen brawling backstage until referees and security move in. Thekla fights off a few security guards and dives at Hayter.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Killswitch meets with Kip Sabian and blames him for their loss at Forbidden Door. Mother Wayne tells Sabian to take a walk.
Hologram beats Jay Lethal to bring his undefeated win streak to 31-0. After the match, the arena goes dark, they we find out that there is an evil Hologram clone and that he is coming soon.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between the team of Ricochet and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) and The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin).
Alex Windsor beats Ashley Vox by submission with a powerbomb followed by a Sharpshooter. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Windsor in the ring. Windsor says Mercedes Moné is "one pissed off little woman" who cannot stand the fact that she made her tap and that she can do it again. She says she had the utmost respect for her, but after she mentioned her husband, she crossed the line, and it will not get unnoticed. Windsor then tells Mercedes to face her so she can gladly make her tap and take the TBS Championship.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Mark Briscoe and Don Callis. Briscoe says he has not heard back from Kyle Fletcher since issuing a challenge for the TNT Championship, but Don Callis says everyone wants a shot at Fletcher. He also says that Fletcher has had a big win earlier today and that Fletcher is preparing to become the AEW World Championship. Callis then says he will do Briscoe a favor and put him against another family member to see how well he does. If Briscoe can beat whoever Callis puts in front of him, he can get a shot at the TNT Championship.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Adam Priest and JD Drake by submission after Dax makes Priest submit to the Border City Stretch. After the match, Cash Wheeler calls out Adam Copeland, saying this is about FTR and the fact that they should be three-time AEW World Tag Team Champions, yet Copeland has to make everything about him. He says that this is not about the past, but about FTR's legacy, and at All Out, they end this. Dax says he will not yell or scream, then says Stokely Hathaway is not here tonight because of Copeland and Christian Cage. He says this could and should have been a dream match, but they ruined it, and now, it is a charity exhibition for two men who made their name 25 years ago and two men who are now the best tag team in the world. Dax says they have to end their careers in their hometown and tells Copeland and Christian not to make them end their lives.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Don Callis says everyone is talking about his family and that Mark Briscoe is chasing him around for a shot at the TNT Championship. He says he looks forward to seeing what Josh Alexander is really able to do. Alexander says he was brought to the family for a lot of reasons, but he has trained for this opportunity, and he is putting Kenny Omega down for good. Fletcher says he will be TNT Champion for a very long time, and that they will put the AEW World Championship back in the hands of the family and will not move aside for anybody.
Big Bill beats Juice Robinson following the distraction by "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
In backstage footage from earlier today, we hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels). Scorpio Sky looks forward to getting better, but Darius Martin wants Skyflight to be serious and take on Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" for the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Championships.
We hear from Gabe Kidd. He wants a fight with Darby Allin and he wants to take his soul.
"Timeless" Toni Storm, Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata beat Billie Starkz and Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) in an All-Star Trios Match. After the match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up, and she, Julia and Skye go on the attack. Thekla lays Toni out with a Spear before doing the same to Mina and Queen Aminata.
Daniel Garcia beats "Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian with a guillotine choke followed by a piledriver. At the start of the match, Jon Moxley shows up with Marian Shafir, gets on the apron, says something to Garcia, then he and Shafir leave. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Daniel Garcia. Garcia says he has been chasing Jon Moxley for five years and he wants everything that he has by going through him, and next week, he wants Moxley in the ring one more time. Afterwards, Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir show up, and Yuta tells Garcia to be careful what he wishes for, as The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Yuta, Marina Shafir) accept his challenge. He says they have beaten "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and will have no problems with Garcia.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Hologram, Tomohiro Ishii and Paragon (Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong). Roderick Strong takes offense to O'Reilly teaming with Ishii, but Ishii has had their backs against "the Dong Phallus family" and has asked for nothing more than to have someone stand next to him and fight.
Don Calis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) beat The Conglomeration (Kyle O'Reilly and Tomohiro Ishii).
Jamie Hayter and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla are seen brawling backstage until referees and security move in. Thekla fights off a few security guards and dives at Hayter.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Killswitch meets with Kip Sabian and blames him for their loss at Forbidden Door. Mother Wayne tells Sabian to take a walk.
Hologram beats Jay Lethal to bring his undefeated win streak to 31-0. After the match, the arena goes dark, they we find out that there is an evil Hologram clone and that he is coming soon.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events between the team of Ricochet and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) and The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin).
Alex Windsor beats Ashley Vox by submission with a powerbomb followed by a Sharpshooter. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Windsor in the ring. Windsor says Mercedes Moné is "one pissed off little woman" who cannot stand the fact that she made her tap and that she can do it again. She says she had the utmost respect for her, but after she mentioned her husband, she crossed the line, and it will not get unnoticed. Windsor then tells Mercedes to face her so she can gladly make her tap and take the TBS Championship.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Mark Briscoe and Don Callis. Briscoe says he has not heard back from Kyle Fletcher since issuing a challenge for the TNT Championship, but Don Callis says everyone wants a shot at Fletcher. He also says that Fletcher has had a big win earlier today and that Fletcher is preparing to become the AEW World Championship. Callis then says he will do Briscoe a favor and put him against another family member to see how well he does. If Briscoe can beat whoever Callis puts in front of him, he can get a shot at the TNT Championship.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Adam Priest and JD Drake by submission after Dax makes Priest submit to the Border City Stretch. After the match, Cash Wheeler calls out Adam Copeland, saying this is about FTR and the fact that they should be three-time AEW World Tag Team Champions, yet Copeland has to make everything about him. He says that this is not about the past, but about FTR's legacy, and at All Out, they end this. Dax says he will not yell or scream, then says Stokely Hathaway is not here tonight because of Copeland and Christian Cage. He says this could and should have been a dream match, but they ruined it, and now, it is a charity exhibition for two men who made their name 25 years ago and two men who are now the best tag team in the world. Dax says they have to end their careers in their hometown and tells Copeland and Christian not to make them end their lives.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Don Callis Family (Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander). Don Callis says everyone is talking about his family and that Mark Briscoe is chasing him around for a shot at the TNT Championship. He says he looks forward to seeing what Josh Alexander is really able to do. Alexander says he was brought to the family for a lot of reasons, but he has trained for this opportunity, and he is putting Kenny Omega down for good. Fletcher says he will be TNT Champion for a very long time, and that they will put the AEW World Championship back in the hands of the family and will not move aside for anybody.
Big Bill beats Juice Robinson following the distraction by "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
In backstage footage from earlier today, we hear from Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Leila Grey, Christopher Daniels). Scorpio Sky looks forward to getting better, but Darius Martin wants Skyflight to be serious and take on Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" for the Ring of Honor World Six-Man Tag Team Championships.
We hear from Gabe Kidd. He wants a fight with Darby Allin and he wants to take his soul.
"Timeless" Toni Storm, Mina Shirakawa and Queen Aminata beat Billie Starkz and Triangle of Madness (Julia Hart and Skye Blue) in an All-Star Trios Match. After the match, "The Toxic Spider" Thekla shows up, and she, Julia and Skye go on the attack. Thekla lays Toni out with a Spear before doing the same to Mina and Queen Aminata.
Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 30, 2025
Dustin Starr interviews Carlito at the announce desk. Carlito says Buff Bagwell told him to check out Memphis Wrestling, and after what he has seen, "Memphis Wrestling...is cool." Suddenly, Justin Case shows up and says he is tired of all the WWE Superstars showing up and that there is only one WWE Superstar here: "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. He also says that if Carlito keeps on, he will have a big problem, and if he were Carlito, he would turn around and leave. Carlito takes some bites out of his apple, and while Justin Case sees the apple spit coming, Carlito spits the apple at him anyway.
Colton Cage beats CJ Money by disqualification after Main Event Bradley gets involved in the match. After the match, Main Event Bradley attacks Colton Cage, but he is chased out of the ring with a metal folding chair by CJ Blaine.
Justin Case - still with apple on his face - is seen on the phone outside of the WrestleCenter.
Jake Brewer announces that after what happened in last week's main event, Sycho Simon will face off against Big John Dalton at the Tupelo County Fair on September 5th in a No Rules Match, and Buff Bagwell will be in Big John Dalton's corner. All three men will also be at Autozone Park for Memphis Wrestling Night on September 6th.
Wonderboy and The Shocker beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
Backstage, we hear from Big Mama and Raven Black. Big Mama says she has seen everything and says she is tired of The Vybe Check's (KJ Rockett and Sevyn Cruz) games, and challenges them to another match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Sevyn Cruz.
We see video footage of Brother Bruce kneeling in a field and turning into a werewolf. We then see the message "Liberty for wolves is death to the lambs."
We hear from Timothy Thatcher, who says that he is here to battle Tim Bosby. He says that Bosby shows lots of promise, yet youth is wasted on the young and wants to know where his experience is. Thatcher plans to give Bosby the wrestling lesson of his life.
We see footage from Tupelo Supershow.
Tim Bosby beats Timothy Thatcher in a WWE ID Challenge Match.
Colton Cage beats CJ Money by disqualification after Main Event Bradley gets involved in the match. After the match, Main Event Bradley attacks Colton Cage, but he is chased out of the ring with a metal folding chair by CJ Blaine.
Justin Case - still with apple on his face - is seen on the phone outside of the WrestleCenter.
Jake Brewer announces that after what happened in last week's main event, Sycho Simon will face off against Big John Dalton at the Tupelo County Fair on September 5th in a No Rules Match, and Buff Bagwell will be in Big John Dalton's corner. All three men will also be at Autozone Park for Memphis Wrestling Night on September 6th.
Wonderboy and The Shocker beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).
Backstage, we hear from Big Mama and Raven Black. Big Mama says she has seen everything and says she is tired of The Vybe Check's (KJ Rockett and Sevyn Cruz) games, and challenges them to another match.
Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Sevyn Cruz.
We see video footage of Brother Bruce kneeling in a field and turning into a werewolf. We then see the message "Liberty for wolves is death to the lambs."
We hear from Timothy Thatcher, who says that he is here to battle Tim Bosby. He says that Bosby shows lots of promise, yet youth is wasted on the young and wants to know where his experience is. Thatcher plans to give Bosby the wrestling lesson of his life.
We see footage from Tupelo Supershow.
Tim Bosby beats Timothy Thatcher in a WWE ID Challenge Match.
Friday, August 30, 2024
They're On A Rampage - Rampage recap for August 30, 2024
Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal beat Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) in a three-way tag team match with stereo Figure Four Leglocks on Undisputed Kingdom.
We see a video package for "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita.
Mina Shirakawa beats Missa Kate.
We hear from Stokely Hathaway and Kris Statlander. Stokely makes fun of Willow Nightingale, saying her support system sucks and that Willow is "far from street." Stokely then chews out a production crew member for "being a Willow fan" before Statlander punches the crew member out with a chain around her fist.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd).
We see a video package for Komander.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Aminah Belmont.
We see a video package for Lio Rush.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Komander, The Beast Mortos and Lio Rush in a four-way match.
Here are the highlights from tonight's show!
Emergence 2024 - The Results
Frankie Kazarian beats KUSHIDA during the countfown with a low blow followed by Fade To Black after messing up the ring skirt, causing the referee to fail to see the low blow.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews AJ Francis, who shows nothing but love for Rich Swann before he talks about how the NFL is back and how he came up with the idea of "next man up," then says he has "green for the money and pink for the honeys" before introducing his new tag team partner, KC Navarro. Navarro says he is blessed wtih charisma, skills and good luck in addition to decent clothes before Francis states that he and Navarro will become the next tag team champions.
PCO retains the TNA Digital Media Champoionship and the Canadian International Heavyweight Championship against Shera during the countdown.
Zachary Wentz beats Hammerstone, Jason Hotch, Riley Osborne, Laredo Kid and "Speedball" Mike Bailey in an Ultimate X Match to become TNA X Division Champion.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander says that the Iron Man Match and that he not only won the other 60-minute Iron Man Match in TNA history as well as dozens of Iron Man Matches around the world, and that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will be embarrassed as he shows that he does not have what it takes to be World Champion, which he says belongs to him, and that Nemeth will be lucky to get out of tonight's match alive.
Steve Maclin beats Eric Young with a jackknife pin after kicking out of the piledriver. After the match, both men shake hands.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth. Nemeth says he is concerned about being the best as an ambassador of TNA and as a champion. He says "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander is aware of how good he is and his chances of winning, but he finds a way to get back up and kick his opponent in the mouth, and regardless of what Alexander has said or done, it is time for him to hold the World Championship high and proud.
Jordynne Grace and Spitfire (Jody Threat and Dani Luna) beat Ash by Elegeance, Alisha Edwards and Masha Slamovich in a six-woman tag match. Early in the match, Alisha Edwards has to be helped to the back following a series of dives at the start of the match.
Backstage, Steph de Lander shows a tweet from Matt Cardona by PCO. Steph de Lander tells Cardona she will see him on Thursday.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) retains the TNA World Tag Team Championships against Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) after Navarro tags himself in, much to the dismay of AJ Francis, who hits Chris Bey with a mighty Down Payment only to find out that he is not the legal man. (KC Navarro replaces Rich Swann in this match following Swann's recent arrest for disorderly intoxication and voluntary entrance into rehab.)
Before the next match, Joe Hendry comes out to his usual entrance theme, which now incorporates The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) and even involves a slight mash-up of his theme and The Hardys'.
The System (Eddie Edwards, Brian Myers and Moose) and JDC beat The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), Joe Hendry and Mike Santana in an eight-man tag team match.
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth retains the TNA World Championship against "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander three falls to two (3-2) in a 60-minute Iron Man Match that sees Alexander tie it up two falls apiece in seconds following a foreign object shot to the head only for Nemeth to score the winning fall with the C4 Spike in the final seconds of the match. After the match, John Layfield - better known as JBL - suddenly shows up and whispers something in Nemeth's ear before leaving.
The Teardrop Xplodes - Xplosion recap for August 30, 2024
Spitfire (Jody Threa and Dani Luna) beat Renee Michelle and Kaitland Alexis.
We look back on the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship from July 5, 2016.
Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana for Around The Ring. Santana talks about raising a daughter.
We look back on Ash By Elegance vs. Jordynne Grace in a Match By Elegance for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
Frankie Kazarian beats Bhupinder Gujjar.
We look back on the Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship from July 5, 2016.
Gia Miller interviews Mike Santana for Around The Ring. Santana talks about raising a daughter.
We look back on Ash By Elegance vs. Jordynne Grace in a Match By Elegance for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
Frankie Kazarian beats Bhupinder Gujjar.
Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 30, 2024
Lyra Valkyria beats Izzi Dame.
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa).
The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) beat Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa).
THE NXT LVL - NXT LVL UP recap for August 30, 2024
Hank Walker and Tank Ledger beat Kale Dixon and Uriah Connors.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Gallus is holding a conversation when Cutler James shows up and thanks Mark Coffey for the match as well as for his physicality, then says he has learned from the footage of the match and proposes a rematch. Mark Coffey tells Cutler James that he is not a charity case, but Wolfgang proposes that he picks up where Mark Coffey left off, and if Cutler James wins, then he gets his rematch with Mark Coffey.
Backstage during the break, Uriah Connors is met by two men, who say that he needs their help and that he knows their terms.
Wolfgang beats Cutler James.
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Gallus is holding a conversation when Cutler James shows up and thanks Mark Coffey for the match as well as for his physicality, then says he has learned from the footage of the match and proposes a rematch. Mark Coffey tells Cutler James that he is not a charity case, but Wolfgang proposes that he picks up where Mark Coffey left off, and if Cutler James wins, then he gets his rematch with Mark Coffey.
Backstage during the break, Uriah Connors is met by two men, who say that he needs their help and that he knows their terms.
Wolfgang beats Cutler James.
Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 30, 2024
We are introrduced to the German announce team of Holger Boeschen and Walandi Tsanti.
LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Knight says it has been 27 long years since WWE has done a major televised event in Berlin, Germany, then issues an open challenge for the WWE United States Championship. It gets answered by Ludwig Kaiser. Ludwig Kaiser says that if LA Knight wants to defend against the best in the world, then there is nobody else better on German soil than himself. He says that after he beats Kaiser, he will make the United States title bigger than it ever was and make it his own personal European Championship. Knight says Kaiser can do anything he wants with the championship, but he has to win it first, and he will not let him. He then says Kaiser will lay down and catch "three the hard way" as he retains his title.
LA Knight retains the WWE United States Championship against Ludwig Kaiser.
We see a video package for Randy Orton vs. Gunther at Bash In Berlin.
We see a video package for Nia Jax.
Legado del Fantasma (Berto and Garza) beat Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin after Elektra Lopez distracts the referee so that Santos Escobar can throw Baron Corbin into the ring steps. (Berto and Garza are officially named "Los Garza" in this match.)
We hear from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Solo Sikoa says that #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will acknowledge him. He then talks about how he took Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns and took the ula fala and the right to be called the Tribal Chief. He then says that if he can do that to those he considers family, then one can imagine what he can do to #DIY and The Street Profits. Jacob Fatu is about to hand the ula fala to Solo, but Solo stops him and addresses "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, saying he will come for whoever wins the Undisputed WWE Championship. Jacob then places the ula fala around his neck.
General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring. He hypes up Bash In Berlin, then we see footage from WWE's recent European tour. Aldis then introduces Kevin Owens and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to the ring. Aldis leaves the ring, then Owens asks Cody what he wants to talk about. After entertaining talking about the WWE Championship as well as what happened to Cody's knee during the tour, Cody talks about the aftermath of their victory last week. Cody thinks that Owens was about to hit him last week but did not because of when he turned around, but Owens says that everyone he ever turned on had it coming except for Kofi Kingston, who never deserved it. Owens says they have been close for a long time and even knew Cody's father, and asks why he would do that. He says that Owens has been a bit angry with him, and says that Owens does not get enough credit and that he perhaps gets too much. Owens is flattered, but says he does not need to hit him with a cheap shot, as he knows that Cody's knee is hurt. Cody thinks that Owens is saying this because he feels he does not deserve this match, but Owens truly wants him at 100%. Owens talks about how he won the Universal Championship eight years ago and how people said he only won the title because of Triple H, and thinks that the victory will be tainted if he beats Cody while he a bad knee. Cody says his knee is 100% and that he is ready to go, and that Owens is angry that he has returned and would leave even his friends in his rear view mirror, as he could not take all his friends with him. He says he does not have many friends in this business, but he considers Owens one of them, and wants to know if they will still be friends after the match. Owens drops his microphone and whispers something into Cody's ear, then leaves the ring.
Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin are met and mocked by Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, with Grayson saying Theory claims they are not the tag team he and Grayson is. Corbin almost explodes on Theory as Crews holds him back, and Theory chews Grayson out for doing this, saying that they are falling apart as a team because of things like this. Grayson says it is banter, and Theory accepts his apology.
We hear from Giovanni Vinci, who says that he wants to win with honor. He says this is not a return, but an arrival, and soon, everyone will remember his name. Vinci re-debuts next week.
Carmelo Hayes beats Andrade.
Nia Jax retains the WWE Women's Championship against "Michin" Mia Yim in a Street Fight that sees Tiffany Stratton try to cash in only to help Nia Jax until Bayley shows up and chases her through the crowd.
Here are the full highlights for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Knight says it has been 27 long years since WWE has done a major televised event in Berlin, Germany, then issues an open challenge for the WWE United States Championship. It gets answered by Ludwig Kaiser. Ludwig Kaiser says that if LA Knight wants to defend against the best in the world, then there is nobody else better on German soil than himself. He says that after he beats Kaiser, he will make the United States title bigger than it ever was and make it his own personal European Championship. Knight says Kaiser can do anything he wants with the championship, but he has to win it first, and he will not let him. He then says Kaiser will lay down and catch "three the hard way" as he retains his title.
LA Knight retains the WWE United States Championship against Ludwig Kaiser.
We see a video package for Randy Orton vs. Gunther at Bash In Berlin.
We see a video package for Nia Jax.
Legado del Fantasma (Berto and Garza) beat Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin after Elektra Lopez distracts the referee so that Santos Escobar can throw Baron Corbin into the ring steps. (Berto and Garza are officially named "Los Garza" in this match.)
We hear from The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Jacob Fatu). Solo Sikoa says that #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will acknowledge him. He then talks about how he took Jimmy Uso, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns and took the ula fala and the right to be called the Tribal Chief. He then says that if he can do that to those he considers family, then one can imagine what he can do to #DIY and The Street Profits. Jacob Fatu is about to hand the ula fala to Solo, but Solo stops him and addresses "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, saying he will come for whoever wins the Undisputed WWE Championship. Jacob then places the ula fala around his neck.
General Manager Nick Aldis is in the ring. He hypes up Bash In Berlin, then we see footage from WWE's recent European tour. Aldis then introduces Kevin Owens and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes to the ring. Aldis leaves the ring, then Owens asks Cody what he wants to talk about. After entertaining talking about the WWE Championship as well as what happened to Cody's knee during the tour, Cody talks about the aftermath of their victory last week. Cody thinks that Owens was about to hit him last week but did not because of when he turned around, but Owens says that everyone he ever turned on had it coming except for Kofi Kingston, who never deserved it. Owens says they have been close for a long time and even knew Cody's father, and asks why he would do that. He says that Owens has been a bit angry with him, and says that Owens does not get enough credit and that he perhaps gets too much. Owens is flattered, but says he does not need to hit him with a cheap shot, as he knows that Cody's knee is hurt. Cody thinks that Owens is saying this because he feels he does not deserve this match, but Owens truly wants him at 100%. Owens talks about how he won the Universal Championship eight years ago and how people said he only won the title because of Triple H, and thinks that the victory will be tainted if he beats Cody while he a bad knee. Cody says his knee is 100% and that he is ready to go, and that Owens is angry that he has returned and would leave even his friends in his rear view mirror, as he could not take all his friends with him. He says he does not have many friends in this business, but he considers Owens one of them, and wants to know if they will still be friends after the match. Owens drops his microphone and whispers something into Cody's ear, then leaves the ring.
Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin are met and mocked by Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, with Grayson saying Theory claims they are not the tag team he and Grayson is. Corbin almost explodes on Theory as Crews holds him back, and Theory chews Grayson out for doing this, saying that they are falling apart as a team because of things like this. Grayson says it is banter, and Theory accepts his apology.
We hear from Giovanni Vinci, who says that he wants to win with honor. He says this is not a return, but an arrival, and soon, everyone will remember his name. Vinci re-debuts next week.
Carmelo Hayes beats Andrade.
Nia Jax retains the WWE Women's Championship against "Michin" Mia Yim in a Street Fight that sees Tiffany Stratton try to cash in only to help Nia Jax until Bayley shows up and chases her through the crowd.
Here are the full highlights for tonight's show!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Speed Demon - Speed recap for August 30, 2024
Andrade retains the WWE Speed Championship against Pete Dunne in the sixth tournament. This match is Andrade's third successful defense of the title.
Next week: The first-ever women's tournament begins with Lyra Valkyria vs. Iyo Sky!
Next week: The first-ever women's tournament begins with Lyra Valkyria vs. Iyo Sky!
TODAY on #WWESpeed!
— WWE (@WWE) August 30, 2024
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Those Dynamite Kids - Dynamite recap for August 30, 2023
Jon Moxley beats Komander with a rear naked sleeper into a cross arm breaker.
We hear from Orange Cassidy, who says that he will not stop and will keep defending the AEW Intercontinental Championship, even after having some of the craziest matches he has ever been in, and if he survives Penta el Zero Miedo tonight, he will defend against Jon Moxley. He tells Jon Moxley is not the same person he was four years ago and that he will show him why.
We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in backstage footage from All In. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)shows up, and The Young Bucks apologize for losing their cool, feeling that All In was their show. Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) then show up and insult both teams, and this leads to an eight-man tag match at All Out.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews a visibly upset Toni Storm. She says that she is proud for Saraya, but now she is standing around with no title and no friends and feels she cannot trust anyone.
Chris Jericho heads to the ring. Jericho says everyone should be a little more festive after All In, and while it is a weekend he will not forget, he wishes he could forget how he treated Sammy Guevara and asks Sammy to head to the ring so he can speak with him. Sammy Guevara shows up, and Jericho says he is not happy with how he treated him after losing to Will Ospreay, saying that he was frustrated even after everything Sammy did to help him win and thinking he did not do all he could and pushing him like he did. Sammy and Jericho shake hands, and Sammy says this will not break them up. Jericho then thinks about what he could have done to make it better, and mentions that Sammy could have hit Ospreay harder with the bat. Sammy says that if Jericho hit him harder with the Judas Effect, he could have gotten the job done. Sammy says that if Jericho hit him harder with the Judas Effect, he could have gotten the job done. Jericho says the match did not quite go how it envisioned, but Sammy says that if he was not so worried about having his back, maybe he could have wrestled at All In. Jericho says that if Sammy listened to his advice, maybe he will do it next year. This leads to Jericho and Sammy arguing over following each other's advice, saying that Sammy could have won the AEW World Championship. Sammy mentions Jericho winning the title and losing it in a steak house. Sammy mentions Jericho winning the title and losing it in a steak house. Jericho tells Sammy that they should slow it down and not say something they will regret, as they have been on Dynamite since the first episode, and that they should be together again. He also says that they should stop throwing barbs and concentrate on becoming tag team champions starting next week. Both men shake hands.
Backstage, we hear from Jon Moxley. Moxley talks about facing the winner of tonight's AEW International Championship, and says he is are not interested in "the bark" and that the winner will be the one with "the biggest bite."
Eddie Kingston beats Wheeler Yuta. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli helps Wheeler Yuta up and helps him to the back without even looking in Eddie Kingston's direction.
In backstage footage from All In, Adam Cole congrats MJF on a night well done, but MJF says that there are plans for the world title - including a Grand Slam World Championsip Eliminator Tournament - and that he is having a week off to recover before coming back. Adam says if anyone deserves a week off, it is MJF.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Sammy Guevara. Don Callis suddenly shows up and asks Sammy if he finds it challenging to deal with "a psychopath" like Jericho before congratulating him on the new baby. Sammy tells him to stop talking and get lost.
Adam Cole heads to the ring. Adam Cole thanks the fans for making All In the most special night of his entire life, and while he lost in the main event for the AEW Championship and it hurt, he knows he will get another shot at the title. As for MJF, he admits MJF is not in great shape and that his neck is banged up, but MJF will soon be ready to go. Suddenly, Roderick Strong shows up with The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Roderick confronts Cole for caring more about MJF's neck than his, but Cole says this is getting ridiculously absurd. Mike Bennett reminds Adam Cole about how they got each other jobs in Ring of Honor and felt like they were friends for life and picked each other up during their worst moments and celebrated each other during their best. He then accuses Cole of listening to the fans too much and not giving him and Taven enough attention, and Taven says that Cole needed them to take over Ring of Honor and then jumped ship to Bullet Club for merchandise money as soon as he took over. Taven also says Adam Cole went to NXT with "their friends" to hold on the NXT Championship for as long as he did before going to AEW and latching on to MJF to reach superstardom before accusing Cole of only caring about himself. Cole says they know for a fact is not true, and if he made them feel that way, he is sorry. He says that people people need to understand each other and that MJF is not only his friend, but his best friends. Roderick promises to enter the Grand Slam Eliminator Championship Tournament, win it and beat MJF for the AEW World Championship with The Kingdom by his side. Adam Cole mentions Roderick Strong's neck not being in great shape, but Roderick says he will break everyone's back and win the tournament because he is a wrestling legend, bad neck or not.
We hear from Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes. Penta says that Jon Moxley hurt Rey Fenix, and now he will hurt him, while Alex says Penta will win his first singles title in AEW and make Jon Moxley bleed like he has never bled before.
Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, "The Problem" Marina Shafir and Emi Sakura. After the match, Ruby Soho shows up and takes out Kris Statlander as Britt Baker explains herself to Hikaru Shida.
We see a video package for Shane Taylor vs. Samoa Joe for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship at All Out.
We hear from Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita. Don Callis mentions his knowledge of Kenny Omega's surgeries from 2022 and tells Takeshita to target his neck, knee and the right side of his abdominal cavity. He also says that if all else fays, he has a strategy.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) head to the ring. Billy Gunn declares that he is back and talks about how The Acclaimed became World Trios Champions, and Max Caster says that it was fitting that they came back to the Chicago crowd that lifted them up a year ago and brought them to the next level. He promises that The Acclaimed will lift the Trios titles with pride, then gives the fans a ribbon cutting ceremony. Daddy Ass produces a pair of big scissors, then cuts the ribbon. Bowens states that there is a new era in the Trios Division with Billy Gunn at the helm as he welcomes everyone to "The House of Ass," then reveals new World Trios Championship belts with pink leather straps with scissors at the ends, which will be defended this week on Collision.
We see a video package for a tag team battle royal for new #1 contenders for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships on Rampage.
After the match, Orange Cassidy says he is tired and his body hurts, and every time he defends his title, his backpack gets a little bit heaver, yet he is here and he is wrestling and defending the title because it means everything to him. He says this is what AEW is, as it is taking a person who was told they would never make it and making them champion, and that he will continue to defend his championship for as long as he wants and there is nothing anyone can do to take it. He tells Jon Moxley to bring more than just a fork, for he will always be International Champion, as he is Orange Cassidy and he does not have a catchphrase. Jon Moxley then shows up and has a staredown with Orange Cassidy that soon gets physical.
We hear from Orange Cassidy, who says that he will not stop and will keep defending the AEW Intercontinental Championship, even after having some of the craziest matches he has ever been in, and if he survives Penta el Zero Miedo tonight, he will defend against Jon Moxley. He tells Jon Moxley is not the same person he was four years ago and that he will show him why.
We hear from The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in backstage footage from All In. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler)shows up, and The Young Bucks apologize for losing their cool, feeling that All In was their show. Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) then show up and insult both teams, and this leads to an eight-man tag match at All Out.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews a visibly upset Toni Storm. She says that she is proud for Saraya, but now she is standing around with no title and no friends and feels she cannot trust anyone.
Chris Jericho heads to the ring. Jericho says everyone should be a little more festive after All In, and while it is a weekend he will not forget, he wishes he could forget how he treated Sammy Guevara and asks Sammy to head to the ring so he can speak with him. Sammy Guevara shows up, and Jericho says he is not happy with how he treated him after losing to Will Ospreay, saying that he was frustrated even after everything Sammy did to help him win and thinking he did not do all he could and pushing him like he did. Sammy and Jericho shake hands, and Sammy says this will not break them up. Jericho then thinks about what he could have done to make it better, and mentions that Sammy could have hit Ospreay harder with the bat. Sammy says that if Jericho hit him harder with the Judas Effect, he could have gotten the job done. Sammy says that if Jericho hit him harder with the Judas Effect, he could have gotten the job done. Jericho says the match did not quite go how it envisioned, but Sammy says that if he was not so worried about having his back, maybe he could have wrestled at All In. Jericho says that if Sammy listened to his advice, maybe he will do it next year. This leads to Jericho and Sammy arguing over following each other's advice, saying that Sammy could have won the AEW World Championship. Sammy mentions Jericho winning the title and losing it in a steak house. Sammy mentions Jericho winning the title and losing it in a steak house. Jericho tells Sammy that they should slow it down and not say something they will regret, as they have been on Dynamite since the first episode, and that they should be together again. He also says that they should stop throwing barbs and concentrate on becoming tag team champions starting next week. Both men shake hands.
Backstage, we hear from Jon Moxley. Moxley talks about facing the winner of tonight's AEW International Championship, and says he is are not interested in "the bark" and that the winner will be the one with "the biggest bite."
Eddie Kingston beats Wheeler Yuta. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli helps Wheeler Yuta up and helps him to the back without even looking in Eddie Kingston's direction.
In backstage footage from All In, Adam Cole congrats MJF on a night well done, but MJF says that there are plans for the world title - including a Grand Slam World Championsip Eliminator Tournament - and that he is having a week off to recover before coming back. Adam says if anyone deserves a week off, it is MJF.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Sammy Guevara. Don Callis suddenly shows up and asks Sammy if he finds it challenging to deal with "a psychopath" like Jericho before congratulating him on the new baby. Sammy tells him to stop talking and get lost.
Adam Cole heads to the ring. Adam Cole thanks the fans for making All In the most special night of his entire life, and while he lost in the main event for the AEW Championship and it hurt, he knows he will get another shot at the title. As for MJF, he admits MJF is not in great shape and that his neck is banged up, but MJF will soon be ready to go. Suddenly, Roderick Strong shows up with The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Roderick confronts Cole for caring more about MJF's neck than his, but Cole says this is getting ridiculously absurd. Mike Bennett reminds Adam Cole about how they got each other jobs in Ring of Honor and felt like they were friends for life and picked each other up during their worst moments and celebrated each other during their best. He then accuses Cole of listening to the fans too much and not giving him and Taven enough attention, and Taven says that Cole needed them to take over Ring of Honor and then jumped ship to Bullet Club for merchandise money as soon as he took over. Taven also says Adam Cole went to NXT with "their friends" to hold on the NXT Championship for as long as he did before going to AEW and latching on to MJF to reach superstardom before accusing Cole of only caring about himself. Cole says they know for a fact is not true, and if he made them feel that way, he is sorry. He says that people people need to understand each other and that MJF is not only his friend, but his best friends. Roderick promises to enter the Grand Slam Eliminator Championship Tournament, win it and beat MJF for the AEW World Championship with The Kingdom by his side. Adam Cole mentions Roderick Strong's neck not being in great shape, but Roderick says he will break everyone's back and win the tournament because he is a wrestling legend, bad neck or not.
We hear from Penta el Zero Miedo and Alex Abrahantes. Penta says that Jon Moxley hurt Rey Fenix, and now he will hurt him, while Alex says Penta will win his first singles title in AEW and make Jon Moxley bleed like he has never bled before.
Kris Statlander, Hikaru Shida and Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. beat "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, "The Problem" Marina Shafir and Emi Sakura. After the match, Ruby Soho shows up and takes out Kris Statlander as Britt Baker explains herself to Hikaru Shida.
We see a video package for Shane Taylor vs. Samoa Joe for the Ring of Honor World Television Championship at All Out.
We hear from Don Callis and Konosuke Takeshita. Don Callis mentions his knowledge of Kenny Omega's surgeries from 2022 and tells Takeshita to target his neck, knee and the right side of his abdominal cavity. He also says that if all else fays, he has a strategy.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) head to the ring. Billy Gunn declares that he is back and talks about how The Acclaimed became World Trios Champions, and Max Caster says that it was fitting that they came back to the Chicago crowd that lifted them up a year ago and brought them to the next level. He promises that The Acclaimed will lift the Trios titles with pride, then gives the fans a ribbon cutting ceremony. Daddy Ass produces a pair of big scissors, then cuts the ribbon. Bowens states that there is a new era in the Trios Division with Billy Gunn at the helm as he welcomes everyone to "The House of Ass," then reveals new World Trios Championship belts with pink leather straps with scissors at the ends, which will be defended this week on Collision.
We see a video package for a tag team battle royal for new #1 contenders for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships on Rampage.
After the match, Orange Cassidy says he is tired and his body hurts, and every time he defends his title, his backpack gets a little bit heaver, yet he is here and he is wrestling and defending the title because it means everything to him. He says this is what AEW is, as it is taking a person who was told they would never make it and making them champion, and that he will continue to defend his championship for as long as he wants and there is nothing anyone can do to take it. He tells Jon Moxley to bring more than just a fork, for he will always be International Champion, as he is Orange Cassidy and he does not have a catchphrase. Jon Moxley then shows up and has a staredown with Orange Cassidy that soon gets physical.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Generation NXT 2.0 - NXT 2.0 recap for August 30, 2022
Grayson Waller beats Apollo Crews after rolling into the ring and thumbing Crews in the eye before hitting a Stunner.
We get a closer look at Meiko Satomura courtesy of Progressive.
At the Diamond Mine gym, Roderick Strong tries to explain himself from two weeks ago, but The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and Damon Kemp do not want to hear it. Ivy Nile shows up and tells everyone to stop being petty and get it together.
Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Finn Balor. Finn Balor talks about how he put the NXT Championship on the map, then tells Breakker it is on him to uphold its legacy. He tells Breakker than he has beaten men twice his size to keep the title, and tells Breakker not to underestimate his opponent.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) watch the next match from The Toxic Lounge.
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley after Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne distract Ivy Nile and lead her up the ramp for a fight. After the match, Katana tells Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley that they will meet again, then she and Kayden state that they have no more challengers. As they announce that they will celebrate in the parking lot, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. show up. Doudrop says she loves a good party, then proposes that they have a match for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships at Worlds Collide. Both teams aggressively shake hands.
We hear from Kiana James, who says that she knows how to get things done. She says that Zoey Stark had a chance at the NXT Women's Championship and blew it, then calls her a "try-hard" who overpromises and under-delivers. She says that after she beats Zoey Stark tonight, it will be a long time before Zoey has another championship match.
We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler). Joe Gacy says that they have more chances to grow, and while Cameron Grimes may be wealthy, time is money and it is time for him to decide his future. He tells Grimes the offer is his to accept.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are not in the mood for an interview outside of the arena.
The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler) are in the ring. Joe Gacy says that their way of life is undeniable and that by defeating Legado del Fantasma, Reid and Fowler scored a victory for those who live in harmony, and for that, they will be rewarded. Joe Gacy gives Reid and Fowler yellow smiley-face pins for their accomplishments, and Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler thank Gacy before saying that together, they are gracious, whole and empowered. Gacy says he is pleased by their growth and hopes that others will find a home underneath their tree, then tells Grimes that he has reserved a special seat for him to join and follow in Reid and Fowler's footsteps. Cameron Grimes shows up and heads to the ring, then tells Gacy he is here not to be part of his celebration, then says that the more he thinks about it, the more it makes sense that he does not need The Schism - or anyone - to go to the moon. Gacy tells Grimes his loneliness is killing him, and while he says these words, beneath the surface is nothing but misery. He says it is tough to go all in and lose, and while Grimes is one of the toughest in NXT, he wears a mask that hides all of his insecurities. After mentioning Grimes losing the North American title and losing to Bron Breakker, he tells Grimes to admit that they are right and say that he is lonely so they can leave him alone. Grimes says he is right, but he can get back to the top. As Grimes leaves, Gacy says that it is another night without anything for Grimes, and that leads to Grimes beating up Reid and Fowler. When he confronts Gacy, Gacy hugs him, and Grimes nearly gets ambushed by Reid and Fowler. Grimes manages to get away from the ring as The Schism stretches their hands toward him.
We hear from Roxanne Perez, who looks back on Cora Jade turning on her and tearing her heart in two. She wanted to hurt Cora as much as she hurt her, but when she had the chance, she could not bring herself to do it, and she paid for it. She says that while their friendship is over, it is not over between them in the ring.
Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Fit Finley, who gives him a tablet with Pete Dunne on FaceTime. Pete Dunne tells Tyler Bate that the NXT UK title means hard work, and tells him to unify the NXT and NXT UK titles for Britain and for the future of NXT Europe.
Lash Legend and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. During the match, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop vs. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships is made official for Worlds Collide. Later in the match, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up, and when Josh Briggs fights them despite security stopping Gallus, Joe Coffey hits Brooks Jensen with a boot, giving Elton Prince the schoolkid pinfall and the win. After the match, both teams and Gallus brawl in the ring.
Backstage, Mandy Rose is met by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says she will be lucky if she survives Worlds Collide. After saying it was no debate how good of a champion she was while it is always a debate with mandy, Baszler tells Mandy Rose to unify the NXT and NXT UK women's titles for the brand and herself, or else her words throughout her reign will mean nothing.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews JD McDonagh, who says that while his meticulous self-care may be extreme, every second is accounted for. He says that he would rather be creepy than "emotionally fragile" like Wes Lee, who called him creepy.
Andre Chase gets an upset win on Charlie Dempsey after Dempsey lets go of a grapevined ankle lock on Chase to boot Bodhi Hayward in the face and hit him with a gut wrench suplex on the outside. When he gets back in the ring, Andre Chase rolls him up for the win.
Backstage, Meiko Satomura meets Alba Fyre. Alba says the NXT UK Women's title looks good on her, but Satomura says she won it from a great champion. Alba Fyre then tells her "Win this one on Sunday."
Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Gunther. Gunther tells Tyler that the NXT UK Championship has a legacy that he helped make, and tells Tyler to bring the man who fought him for 45 minutes in Cardiff, Wales and beat Bron Breakker, as the fate of European wrestling rests on it.
Zoey Stark beats Kiana James. After the match, Nikkita Lyons shows up and nearly beats Kiana James up when Kiana tries to get back in the ring with a business bag.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Blair Davenport. Davenport says NXT and NXT UK were built off the back of the women's division, but no woman has done what she is about to do: unify both brands' women's titles. Rhea Ripley soon shows up and says she built both brands when she grabbed them by the balls and won both titles, then her she has a chance to make history and unify the titles to carry on the legacy. She then says to Davenport: "You look confident...don't screw it up."
Backstage, Nathan Frazer is reading a Seth "Freakin'" Rollins comic book and talking to someone with a New Day comic about being on both NXT and NXT UK. The person with the New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Big E) comic is Axiom. As Frazer talks about how Axiom would have loved it in NXT UK, Axiom says "Maybe our worlds will collide." Frazer brings up the Heritage Cup rules match and how Axiom could catch on to one quickly, but Axiom proposes a "best of three" match. Both men then shake hands and exchange comic books.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beats Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) after Roderick Strong shows up and tries to explain himself to Damon Kemp. Kemp stomps Strong's phone, then gets back in the ring only to get clobbered by Joe Coffey. After the match, Pretty Deadly show up and attack both teams, and referees and security have to break everything up as Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen also jump into the brouhaha. The locker room then runs in to help restore order.
Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says Breakker has done a lot in his time in NXT, then says there is a responsibility and a passion to the title and that the NXT brand means a lot to him. He says the brand belongs to Breakker right now, then tells him that everything he is feeling right now is normal and that he should embrace it when the bell rings and represents NXT. He tells him to uphold NXT's legacy and win.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams bring up the fact that Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide, and Carmelo says that he is going to the ring to address this.
We hear from Quincy Elliott, who says that growing up, everything thought they knew who he was, but they never knew him at all. He says the fans are about to find out who he is. He says that he is "flyer than a reindeer in the winter" and that he is about to change. He says life is not perfect, but that nobody lives the life of Quincy Elliot, "The Super Diva." Quincy Elliott is coming soon to NXT.
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) vs. Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) vs. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Tag Team Match for the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championships is official for Worlds Collide.
Carmelo Hayes ang Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says that Carmelo Hayes puts out "banger after banger" in the ring, yet Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide. He says they are serious tonight, and tells Carmelo to tell the fans what he told him in the back. Carmelo wants to know why he is being kept off Worlds Collide, especially when he unified two titles eight months ago. He says that he is the greatest North American champ of all time, and says that he is not "secondary" like the title. He then says that he will not be defending his title at Worlds Collide, as there is no one beneath him, let alone at his level. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Ricochet shows up. Ricochet tells Carmelo and Trick to shut up for five seconds - which leads to a "Shut the hell up" chant from the fans - then says Worlds Collide should not be just NXT and NXT UK and needs SmackDown. He then tells Hayes that Hayes cannot do it like he does, and Hayes tells Ricochet that while he is "the one and only," he will be one of many to get stepped on, and that there is no room for the both of them. Ricochet says it is amazing that Hayes has had multiple title defenses because nobody remembers any of them, then says he is a giving man and will be giving the fans "a 'Melo match they can remember." Ricochet then says he has held the North American title once and can hold it again, then Trick Williams tries to go for a cheap shot only to get rocked with a roundhouse kick. Carmelo Hayes leaps off the ropes, but he too gets laid out. Ricochet then raises up the North American title to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
We get a closer look at Meiko Satomura courtesy of Progressive.
At the Diamond Mine gym, Roderick Strong tries to explain himself from two weeks ago, but The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and Damon Kemp do not want to hear it. Ivy Nile shows up and tells everyone to stop being petty and get it together.
Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Finn Balor. Finn Balor talks about how he put the NXT Championship on the map, then tells Breakker it is on him to uphold its legacy. He tells Breakker than he has beaten men twice his size to keep the title, and tells Breakker not to underestimate his opponent.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) watch the next match from The Toxic Lounge.
Kayden Carter and Katana Chance beat Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley after Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne distract Ivy Nile and lead her up the ramp for a fight. After the match, Katana tells Ivy Nile and Tatum Paxley that they will meet again, then she and Kayden state that they have no more challengers. As they announce that they will celebrate in the parking lot, Doudrop and Nikki A.S.H. show up. Doudrop says she loves a good party, then proposes that they have a match for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships at Worlds Collide. Both teams aggressively shake hands.
We hear from Kiana James, who says that she knows how to get things done. She says that Zoey Stark had a chance at the NXT Women's Championship and blew it, then calls her a "try-hard" who overpromises and under-delivers. She says that after she beats Zoey Stark tonight, it will be a long time before Zoey has another championship match.
We hear from The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler). Joe Gacy says that they have more chances to grow, and while Cameron Grimes may be wealthy, time is money and it is time for him to decide his future. He tells Grimes the offer is his to accept.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams are not in the mood for an interview outside of the arena.
The Schism (Joe Gacy, Jagger Reid, Rip Fowler) are in the ring. Joe Gacy says that their way of life is undeniable and that by defeating Legado del Fantasma, Reid and Fowler scored a victory for those who live in harmony, and for that, they will be rewarded. Joe Gacy gives Reid and Fowler yellow smiley-face pins for their accomplishments, and Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler thank Gacy before saying that together, they are gracious, whole and empowered. Gacy says he is pleased by their growth and hopes that others will find a home underneath their tree, then tells Grimes that he has reserved a special seat for him to join and follow in Reid and Fowler's footsteps. Cameron Grimes shows up and heads to the ring, then tells Gacy he is here not to be part of his celebration, then says that the more he thinks about it, the more it makes sense that he does not need The Schism - or anyone - to go to the moon. Gacy tells Grimes his loneliness is killing him, and while he says these words, beneath the surface is nothing but misery. He says it is tough to go all in and lose, and while Grimes is one of the toughest in NXT, he wears a mask that hides all of his insecurities. After mentioning Grimes losing the North American title and losing to Bron Breakker, he tells Grimes to admit that they are right and say that he is lonely so they can leave him alone. Grimes says he is right, but he can get back to the top. As Grimes leaves, Gacy says that it is another night without anything for Grimes, and that leads to Grimes beating up Reid and Fowler. When he confronts Gacy, Gacy hugs him, and Grimes nearly gets ambushed by Reid and Fowler. Grimes manages to get away from the ring as The Schism stretches their hands toward him.
We hear from Roxanne Perez, who looks back on Cora Jade turning on her and tearing her heart in two. She wanted to hurt Cora as much as she hurt her, but when she had the chance, she could not bring herself to do it, and she paid for it. She says that while their friendship is over, it is not over between them in the ring.
Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Fit Finley, who gives him a tablet with Pete Dunne on FaceTime. Pete Dunne tells Tyler Bate that the NXT UK title means hard work, and tells him to unify the NXT and NXT UK titles for Britain and for the future of NXT Europe.
Lash Legend and Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) beat Josh Briggs, Brooks Jensen and Fallon Henley. During the match, Nikki A.S.H. and Doudrop vs. Kayden Carter and Katana Chance for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships is made official for Worlds Collide. Later in the match, Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) shows up, and when Josh Briggs fights them despite security stopping Gallus, Joe Coffey hits Brooks Jensen with a boot, giving Elton Prince the schoolkid pinfall and the win. After the match, both teams and Gallus brawl in the ring.
Backstage, Mandy Rose is met by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, who says she will be lucky if she survives Worlds Collide. After saying it was no debate how good of a champion she was while it is always a debate with mandy, Baszler tells Mandy Rose to unify the NXT and NXT UK women's titles for the brand and herself, or else her words throughout her reign will mean nothing.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews JD McDonagh, who says that while his meticulous self-care may be extreme, every second is accounted for. He says that he would rather be creepy than "emotionally fragile" like Wes Lee, who called him creepy.
Andre Chase gets an upset win on Charlie Dempsey after Dempsey lets go of a grapevined ankle lock on Chase to boot Bodhi Hayward in the face and hit him with a gut wrench suplex on the outside. When he gets back in the ring, Andre Chase rolls him up for the win.
Backstage, Meiko Satomura meets Alba Fyre. Alba says the NXT UK Women's title looks good on her, but Satomura says she won it from a great champion. Alba Fyre then tells her "Win this one on Sunday."
Backstage, Tyler Bate meets Gunther. Gunther tells Tyler that the NXT UK Championship has a legacy that he helped make, and tells Tyler to bring the man who fought him for 45 minutes in Cardiff, Wales and beat Bron Breakker, as the fate of European wrestling rests on it.
Zoey Stark beats Kiana James. After the match, Nikkita Lyons shows up and nearly beats Kiana James up when Kiana tries to get back in the ring with a business bag.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Blair Davenport. Davenport says NXT and NXT UK were built off the back of the women's division, but no woman has done what she is about to do: unify both brands' women's titles. Rhea Ripley soon shows up and says she built both brands when she grabbed them by the balls and won both titles, then her she has a chance to make history and unify the titles to carry on the legacy. She then says to Davenport: "You look confident...don't screw it up."
Backstage, Nathan Frazer is reading a Seth "Freakin'" Rollins comic book and talking to someone with a New Day comic about being on both NXT and NXT UK. The person with the New Day (Kofi Kingston, Xavier Woods, Big E) comic is Axiom. As Frazer talks about how Axiom would have loved it in NXT UK, Axiom says "Maybe our worlds will collide." Frazer brings up the Heritage Cup rules match and how Axiom could catch on to one quickly, but Axiom proposes a "best of three" match. Both men then shake hands and exchange comic books.
Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) beats Diamond Mine (Julius Creed, Brutus Creed, Damon Kemp) after Roderick Strong shows up and tries to explain himself to Damon Kemp. Kemp stomps Strong's phone, then gets back in the ring only to get clobbered by Joe Coffey. After the match, Pretty Deadly show up and attack both teams, and referees and security have to break everything up as Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen also jump into the brouhaha. The locker room then runs in to help restore order.
Backstage, Bron Breakker is met by Tommaso Ciampa. Ciampa says Breakker has done a lot in his time in NXT, then says there is a responsibility and a passion to the title and that the NXT brand means a lot to him. He says the brand belongs to Breakker right now, then tells him that everything he is feeling right now is normal and that he should embrace it when the bell rings and represents NXT. He tells him to uphold NXT's legacy and win.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams bring up the fact that Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide, and Carmelo says that he is going to the ring to address this.
We hear from Quincy Elliott, who says that growing up, everything thought they knew who he was, but they never knew him at all. He says the fans are about to find out who he is. He says that he is "flyer than a reindeer in the winter" and that he is about to change. He says life is not perfect, but that nobody lives the life of Quincy Elliot, "The Super Diva." Quincy Elliott is coming soon to NXT.
Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen vs. Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) vs. Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) vs. The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) in a Fatal 4-Way Elimination Tag Team Match for the NXT and NXT UK Tag Team Championships is official for Worlds Collide.
Carmelo Hayes ang Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says that Carmelo Hayes puts out "banger after banger" in the ring, yet Carmelo is not on Worlds Collide. He says they are serious tonight, and tells Carmelo to tell the fans what he told him in the back. Carmelo wants to know why he is being kept off Worlds Collide, especially when he unified two titles eight months ago. He says that he is the greatest North American champ of all time, and says that he is not "secondary" like the title. He then says that he will not be defending his title at Worlds Collide, as there is no one beneath him, let alone at his level. Suddenly, the lights go out, and Ricochet shows up. Ricochet tells Carmelo and Trick to shut up for five seconds - which leads to a "Shut the hell up" chant from the fans - then says Worlds Collide should not be just NXT and NXT UK and needs SmackDown. He then tells Hayes that Hayes cannot do it like he does, and Hayes tells Ricochet that while he is "the one and only," he will be one of many to get stepped on, and that there is no room for the both of them. Ricochet says it is amazing that Hayes has had multiple title defenses because nobody remembers any of them, then says he is a giving man and will be giving the fans "a 'Melo match they can remember." Ricochet then says he has held the North American title once and can hold it again, then Trick Williams tries to go for a cheap shot only to get rocked with a roundhouse kick. Carmelo Hayes leaps off the ropes, but he too gets laid out. Ricochet then raises up the North American title to end the show.
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark - AEW Dark recap for August 30, 2022
John Silver beats Luther.
Diamante beats Charlette Renegade.
"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker beats Gus de la Vega.
Kiera Hogan beats Mylo.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreax) beat Logan Cruz, Tyshaun Perez and Hermano in a trios match.
Julia Hart beats Vicky Dreamboat by submission. Hart's submission hold is now known as "Hartless."
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker and Menard make it known that Parker won in 17 seconds and that Hook beat Zack Clayton in 27 seconds. Parker then tells Hook that he has caught their attention and while Hook is incredible, he and Menard want to know if Hook is a tough guy or a pretty boy. Menard then asks what Hook would do if they stole his hair gel, then Parker proposes taking the FTW Championship from him.
Kayla Rossi beats Vipress.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.
Dante Martin beats AR Fox.
Brock Anderson beats Tyson Maddux.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and ANthony Henry) beat Oliver Sawyer and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Workhorsemen. JD Drake says that while he likes The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi) and The Wingmen have been good to him, he had to take some time for himself, and after calling up Anthony Henry, the two of them are "possessed and obsessed with success," and failure is not an option. Anthony Henry says he was sick and tired of what JD Drake was doing, and while he has nothing against The Wingmen, what everyone just saw was the real JD Drake. He says that going forward, they know what they have to do: punch in and knock out.
Leila Grey beats Renee Michelle.
Rush beats Blake Christian.
Diamante beats Charlette Renegade.
"Cool Hand" Angelo Parker beats Gus de la Vega.
Kiera Hogan beats Mylo.
The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Parker Boudreax) beat Logan Cruz, Tyshaun Perez and Hermano in a trios match.
Julia Hart beats Vicky Dreamboat by submission. Hart's submission hold is now known as "Hartless."
Backstage, Lexi Nair interviews "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Parker and Menard make it known that Parker won in 17 seconds and that Hook beat Zack Clayton in 27 seconds. Parker then tells Hook that he has caught their attention and while Hook is incredible, he and Menard want to know if Hook is a tough guy or a pretty boy. Menard then asks what Hook would do if they stole his hair gel, then Parker proposes taking the FTW Championship from him.
Kayla Rossi beats Vipress.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat Rosario Grillo and Dean Alexander.
Dante Martin beats AR Fox.
Brock Anderson beats Tyson Maddux.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and ANthony Henry) beat Oliver Sawyer and Manny Lo. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Workhorsemen. JD Drake says that while he likes The Wingmen ("Pretty" Peter Avalon, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, Cezar Bononi) and The Wingmen have been good to him, he had to take some time for himself, and after calling up Anthony Henry, the two of them are "possessed and obsessed with success," and failure is not an option. Anthony Henry says he was sick and tired of what JD Drake was doing, and while he has nothing against The Wingmen, what everyone just saw was the real JD Drake. He says that going forward, they know what they have to do: punch in and knock out.
Leila Grey beats Renee Michelle.
Rush beats Blake Christian.
Monday, August 30, 2021
Raw Deal - Raw recap for August 30, 2021
Damian Priest heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Priest welcomes everyone to tonight's show and talks about how he became United States Champion at SummerSlam before stating he will show the title the honor and respect it deserves. After naming names like John Cena, Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio who did the same, he says that Sheamus showed the kind of champion he was last week when he ran like a coward, and says that will not be him and that he will handle this correctly. Priest then issues a United States Championship open challenge, and the challenge is answered by Sheamus. Sheamus says he agrees with Priest after seeing Bobby Lashley run from a fight before saying he will Brogue Kick Priest and take back the gold. Suddenly, Drew McIntyre shows up and says that while it would be fun to see Sheamus lose for the 500th time, the fans want something new and the Unite States title is the only one to elude him. After answering the open challenge, Sheamus tells McIntyre to get back in line, then MVP and Bobby Lashley show up. MVP says that Lashley wanted to hold an open challenge every single week, but that challenge has already been dealt with and Lashley has beaten the entire roster. He says this is admirable, but not good for business in Priest's case. He then says Lashley facing Priest and becoming a double champion would be good for business, then Randy Orton and Matt Riddle show up. Orton says that everything MVP just said sucks, and that Lashley is a "greedy son-of-a-bitch" who wants something he can't have: a second champion. Lashley then entertains the idea of taking the tag team titles. Riddle then proposes that MVP and Lashley face off against him and Orton. MVP accepts the challenge, then tells Sheamus to kick Priest's ass for the United States Championship. Suddenly, WWE officials Adam Pearce and Sonya Deville show up. They declare that Damian Priest will defend the United States Championship against Sheamus and Drew McIntyre in a Triple Threat Match, and that the tag team title match between the team of MVP and Lashley vs. the team of Orton and Matt Riddle is official. Rhea Ripley then heads to the ring for the next match.
Before the next match, Rhea Ripley announces that Nikki A.S.H. will be in her corner tonight. When Shayna Baszler shows up with Nia Jax after Nikki A.S.H. heads to the ring, Nia tells her that while she does not know what Baszler will do to Rhea, she will splatter both her and Nikki before doing the same thing to Charlotte Flair.
Rhea Ripley beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. During the match, Nia Jax attacks Nikki A.S.H. on the outside, distracting Rhea Ripley as she is about to counter the Kirifuda Clutch with the Riptide. Baszler tries to roll up a distracted Ripley, but Ripley counters with an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Nia Jax hits Rhea Ripley with a Samoan Drop.
We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Ivar and Erik say their pride themselves in valor and unbridled bravery, and tonight, the fans will see the true nature and the brutality they inflict on their enemies in battle, as the raid is on.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Veer.
Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, McIntyre shakes hands with Priest.
In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Goldberg says he has ligament damage and that he will need knee surgery. As he is about to enter his vehicle, he says that Gage's shoulder is jacked up thanks to Bobby Lashley, and next time, he is coming for Lashley's soul and he will rip it from his chest.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from Reggie, who talks about leaving his neighborhood and travelling the country, and now, he can. As he takes in the sights of the park he is in, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa are seen clearly in disguise as a woman and a dog. Once again, Reggie has to outwit them, this time in a public playground area. Afterwards, R-Truth and Tozawa argue again.
Doudrop vs. Eva Marie ends before it can even start when Doudrop attacks Eva Marie before the bell rings. Eva Marie ends up being unable to compete after this, then Doudrop declares herself the winner.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that she will slay Nia Jax tonight.
Karrion Kross beats Humberto Carrillo with the Kross Jacket.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who says she will crush Charlotte Flair and anyone who gets in her way, and that what happened earlier was a taste of how she will take Charlotte's crown and shove it up her royal behind.
Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Randy Orton about their match tonight. As Riddle talks about what he is good at, Orton tells Riddle that if they both do what they are best at, they will do fine.
Nia Jax beats Charlotte Flair. (During the match, the whole match suddenly gets odd when Charlotte grabs onto Nia Jax's head to block a Samoan Drop, runs the ropes, slows down tremendously and leaps on Nia Jax for a Samoan Drop only to counter it and hit a reverse DDT in an awkward fashion.)
Backstage, John Morrison is talking to somebody about how he was supposed to have a match against The Miz tonight only for The Miz to disappear, then says he has gotten a match against Omos to prove to The Miz - and his acting coach - that he is the bigger man. We then find out Morrison is talking to Omos, who then says to Morrison "Sucks to be you."
Omos beats John Morrison. After the match, Xavier Woods shows up for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Xavier Woods with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Matt Riddle and Randy Orton show up for the next match, while Styles and Omos guest on commentary.
RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against MVP and Bobby Lashley, even as "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos fight Randy Orton at ringside. After the match, Randy grabs Riddle, but Orton gets in the ring and hits Lashley with an RKO.
Raw Talk: We hear from Nia Jax, Sheamus and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
Before the next match, Rhea Ripley announces that Nikki A.S.H. will be in her corner tonight. When Shayna Baszler shows up with Nia Jax after Nikki A.S.H. heads to the ring, Nia tells her that while she does not know what Baszler will do to Rhea, she will splatter both her and Nikki before doing the same thing to Charlotte Flair.
Rhea Ripley beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. During the match, Nia Jax attacks Nikki A.S.H. on the outside, distracting Rhea Ripley as she is about to counter the Kirifuda Clutch with the Riptide. Baszler tries to roll up a distracted Ripley, but Ripley counters with an inside cradle for the win. After the match, Nia Jax hits Rhea Ripley with a Samoan Drop.
We hear from The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik). Ivar and Erik say their pride themselves in valor and unbridled bravery, and tonight, the fans will see the true nature and the brutality they inflict on their enemies in battle, as the raid is on.
The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Jinder Mahal and Veer.
Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus in a Triple Threat Match. After the match, McIntyre shakes hands with Priest.
In a WWE Digital Exclusive, Goldberg says he has ligament damage and that he will need knee surgery. As he is about to enter his vehicle, he says that Gage's shoulder is jacked up thanks to Bobby Lashley, and next time, he is coming for Lashley's soul and he will rip it from his chest.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from Reggie, who talks about leaving his neighborhood and travelling the country, and now, he can. As he takes in the sights of the park he is in, R-Truth and Akira Tozawa are seen clearly in disguise as a woman and a dog. Once again, Reggie has to outwit them, this time in a public playground area. Afterwards, R-Truth and Tozawa argue again.
Doudrop vs. Eva Marie ends before it can even start when Doudrop attacks Eva Marie before the bell rings. Eva Marie ends up being unable to compete after this, then Doudrop declares herself the winner.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair, who says that she will slay Nia Jax tonight.
Karrion Kross beats Humberto Carrillo with the Kross Jacket.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax, who says she will crush Charlotte Flair and anyone who gets in her way, and that what happened earlier was a taste of how she will take Charlotte's crown and shove it up her royal behind.
Backstage, Matt Riddle talks with Randy Orton about their match tonight. As Riddle talks about what he is good at, Orton tells Riddle that if they both do what they are best at, they will do fine.
Nia Jax beats Charlotte Flair. (During the match, the whole match suddenly gets odd when Charlotte grabs onto Nia Jax's head to block a Samoan Drop, runs the ropes, slows down tremendously and leaps on Nia Jax for a Samoan Drop only to counter it and hit a reverse DDT in an awkward fashion.)
Backstage, John Morrison is talking to somebody about how he was supposed to have a match against The Miz tonight only for The Miz to disappear, then says he has gotten a match against Omos to prove to The Miz - and his acting coach - that he is the bigger man. We then find out Morrison is talking to Omos, who then says to Morrison "Sucks to be you."
Omos beats John Morrison. After the match, Xavier Woods shows up for the next match.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Xavier Woods with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Matt Riddle and Randy Orton show up for the next match, while Styles and Omos guest on commentary.
RK-Bro (Matt Riddle and Randy Orton) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against MVP and Bobby Lashley, even as "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos fight Randy Orton at ringside. After the match, Randy grabs Riddle, but Orton gets in the ring and hits Lashley with an RKO.
Raw Talk: We hear from Nia Jax, Sheamus and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik)!
Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!
After Dark Elevation - AEW Dark Elevation recap for August 30, 2021
It is announced that Hikaru Shida and Emi Sakura are in the Casino Battle Royal to decide a #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship on the Buy-In for All Out.
Daniel Garcia beats Tylor Sullivan by submission.
Jora Johl beats Kal Herro, earning his first AEW win in the process.
Emi Sakura beats Ashley D'Amboise.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Diamante beat Julia Hart and Big Swole.
Matt Hardy praises Jora Johl for winning his match tonight, and also says that he loves it when Jora Johl gets angry as he switches gears. At Hardy's behest, Jora Johl tells his fans in India that AEW is coming to Eurosport and that when he and Matt come to India, they will be making lots of money together, and that Matt Hardy has a big head.
Dante Martin beats Adam Grace.
Thunder Rosa beats Laynie Luck.
We heat from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling states that Cargill made history by winning the fastest match on Rampage before being on the red carpet at the Culture Ball on the same weekend, and that Cargill will make more history by winning the Casion Battle Royal during the Buy-In at All Out, telling everyone to bet on Cargill as she throws everyone over the top rope.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Hook guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Anthony Bowens. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs attacks Cage after Hook provites the distraction, then "Absolute" Ricky Starks shows up and mocks Cage on the microphone.
Hikaru Shida beats Heather Reckless.
Fuego del Sol and Sammy Guevara beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
Daniel Garcia beats Tylor Sullivan by submission.
Jora Johl beats Kal Herro, earning his first AEW win in the process.
Emi Sakura beats Ashley D'Amboise.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Diamante beat Julia Hart and Big Swole.
Matt Hardy praises Jora Johl for winning his match tonight, and also says that he loves it when Jora Johl gets angry as he switches gears. At Hardy's behest, Jora Johl tells his fans in India that AEW is coming to Eurosport and that when he and Matt come to India, they will be making lots of money together, and that Matt Hardy has a big head.
Dante Martin beats Adam Grace.
Thunder Rosa beats Laynie Luck.
We heat from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling states that Cargill made history by winning the fastest match on Rampage before being on the red carpet at the Culture Ball on the same weekend, and that Cargill will make more history by winning the Casion Battle Royal during the Buy-In at All Out, telling everyone to bet on Cargill as she throws everyone over the top rope.
Powerhouse Hobbs and Hook guest on commentary for the next match.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Anthony Bowens. After the match, Powerhouse Hobbs attacks Cage after Hook provites the distraction, then "Absolute" Ricky Starks shows up and mocks Cage on the microphone.
Hikaru Shida beats Heather Reckless.
Fuego del Sol and Sammy Guevara beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Payback 2020 - The LIVE Results
Before the next match, The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) insist that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will not last due to how "the real Ruby Riott" when they expose them as the "fraud team" that they are.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) despite an attempt by Billie Kay to drive a wedge between Liv Morgan and Ruby Riott.
Bobby Lashley beats Apollo Crews with the Full Lashley to become the WWE United States Champion! After the match, Crews attacks Lashley, then tells MVP, Lashley and Shelton Benjamin that he is getting the championship back.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton gets a surprise interview with Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns would sign the contract and that he has every reason to believe that he will.
In the locker room, Keith Lee is met by JBL, who tells Keith Lee that he will go far and that he wants him to be prepared for that success with a few hedge funds that cost a million dollars to get in. Keith Lee says he doesn't have that kind of resources, but JBL says if he wins, he will be well on his way. He then says not to feel bad if he does not, as Randy Orton is one of the best wrestlers ever.
Big E beats Sheamus despite Sheamus targeting his left leg throughout the match.
Alyse Ashton interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says he is always motivated, yet King Corbin has always been "harshing his vibe." He says that Corbin is afraid he will take his crown, and he plans to do that tonight when he runs all over Corbin. As for Corbin's recent tweet that Riddle is already a failure at home just like he will prove to be a failure in the ring, Riddle is silent as he takes the tweet seriously and leaves.
Backstage, Nia Jax talks with "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. Nia admits they don't like each other, and both of them tell each other to follow the other's lead. After a brief shoving match, they kill the pre-match chit-chat.
Matt Riddle beats King Corbin.
Backstage, Alyse Ashton interviews Matt Riddle when Riddle is suddenly attacked from behind by King Corbin. Officials have to keep Corbin away from Riddle.
Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Bayley and Sasha Banks to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions after Baszler wraps Bayley's arm around Sasha Banks to make Sasha tap to the Kirifuda Clutch while Sasha is in a leg lock. After the match, Nia Jax celebrates, keeping Baszler from getting a word in edgewise with Kayla Braxton.
Keith Lee beats Randy Orton after countering the RKO into a Fighting Spirit Bomb. Before the match, it is announced that Drew McIntyre has suffered a hairline jaw fracture from Orton's attacks on him last week on Raw.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Paul Heyman, who says that Roman Reigns promised he would be here tonight, and he is, that Roman Reigns guaranteed he will be in the Triple Threat and win, and that he spoiled that he would become WWE Universal Champion.
Rey and Dominik Mysterio beat Seth Rollins and Murphy after a double team from Rollins and Murphy backfires at the end of a knock-down, drag-out match.
Clash of Champions is live on WWE Network on September 27th! (The show is announced for the 20th in the commercial, then announced as being on the 27th by Michael Cole immediately afterwards.)
Roman Reigns beats Braun Strowman and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt in a Triple Threat Match to become the WWE Universal Champion! The match begins with just Strowman and The Fiend. Later in the match, The Fiend lands a Superplex on Strowman. It is then that Roman Reigns shows up with Paul Heyman, signs the contract for the match that is in Heyman's hand, then approaches the ring with a steel chair. After kicking The Fiend in the groin, Roman Reigns hits Braun Strowman with a Spear to win the Universal Championship for a second time.
Here are all the highlights!
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