Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Shawn Michaels meets with the Legends and Future Greats. He announces that the playoffs start in two weeks, and with that, eliminations start. He wants everyone who competes this week to have the best match they can possible have to the point that he can yell "Follow that!" The matches are then made. The Undertaker and Michelle McCool come up with Drake Morreaux vs. Anthony Luke to see if Drake can really be tesedt. Michelle McCool says Penina Tuialepa wants to fight, and Booker T says that Sirena will be able to step up to her. Bubba Ray wants something brought of Zena Sterling, and The Undertaker says Dani Sekelsky needs to step up to a top dog. Booker T feels Harlem Lewis is the guy to beat, but The Undertaker thinks it is Shiloh Hill. Harlem and Shiloh are put in a match.
Booker T and Michelle McCool talk with Sirena and Penina, respectively. Sirena remembers her last match with Penina being her debut match, and says that Booker T has instilled a lot of confidence in her.
Sirena Linton beats Penina Tuialepa. After the match, Penina hits Sirena with a Spear followed by a Samoan Drop.
Bubba Ray needs Zena Sterling to stop helping everyone to their best match and to start earning points. Meanwhile, The Undertaker wants Dani and Shiloh to separate themselves from the rest of the pack.
Dani Sekelsky beats Zena Sterling with a schoolkid pin while grabbing the tights after Zena's arm gives out. Bubba Ray notes that both women worked well together.
Booker T meets with Harlem Lewis and tells Harlem to dog walk Shiloh and go stiff on him. Meanwhile, Shiloh Hill says that Harlem Lewis expects people to back down and that he will not back down.
Shiloh Hill vs. Harlem Lewis ends in a double count-out after a hard-hitting match turns into a legitimate brawl. Officials and wrestlers from the back have to hold both men back after it becomes obvious to even The Undertaker that both men are taking liberties. Booker T defends Harlem's actions while The Undertaker shows concern. Backstage, Harlem and Shiloh go at it again, and both men have to be separated.
Michelle McCool and The Undertaker watch the next match from the balcony.
As Anthony Luke cuts a promo on Drake Morreaux, Roxanne Perez and Maxxine Dupri almost go at it.
Anthony Luke beats Drake Morreaux after begging Morreaux off only to slam him into the corner.
The points are awarded. For the women's point, Booker T picks Sirena for doing a very good job. Bubba Ray Dudley says the women all did a good job, but votes for Zena after he tells Dani she should have turned the heat up the moment she turned heel. The Undertaker picks Dani for going out of her comfort zone and turning heel. Michelle McCool votes for Zena for picking things back up at the right time. Zena gets the women's vote. For the men's vote, Booker T picks Harlem Lewis, but The Undertaker says that what Harlem did can get people fired. The Undertaker gives his vote for Shiloh in response. Michelle McCool says Drake and Anthony did very well and picks Anthony. Bubba Ray picks Anthony, but not before asking Harlem whose fault it was that things went wrong during their match, to which Harlem says "Both of us." Anthony gets the men's point. For the men, Elijah has two points, Shiloh has two points, Harlem has one point, Drake has one point, Anthony has two points and Trill has one point. For the women, Penina has four points, Sirena has two points, Dani has two points and Zena has one point. For the Legends, Team McCool has seven points, Team Booker has five points, Team Undertaker has three points and Team Bubba has three points.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. Punk says he knows Seth "Freakin'" Rollins very well and that he knows Rollins prepares very well, then says that he created his own faction to stay on top only for it not to turn out well. He says that LA Knight has been bellyaching over who is a friend and who is not and that he also has a receipt for both "Main Event" Jey Uso after last week before he puts everyone to sleep.
Backstage, Peter Rosenberg interviews "Main Event" Jey Uso. Jey says he has been focused on getting the win tonight, and that there are "no more friends" in tonight's match.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque. Triple H says that the crowds are off the charts during international tours and that France is no exception, and that he expect tonight's crowd to be "insane." He says that tonight's event is stacked and will be an incredible night of action.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and B-Fab. B-Fab says that Bo Dallas is about to find out that The Street Profits is the real family here. Dawkins says they are always ready, and B-Fab says that the WWE Tag Team Championships are coming home.
Backstage, Nadir Mohammedi interviews Sheamus, who says that the fans cannot wait for tonight's show to happen as well as his own match with Rusev to happen. Sheamus then tries to get a "Ooh! Aah! Fella!" chant going and succeeds.
We see Cathy Kelley's interview with LA Knight from earlier this week.
We are introduced to the French commentary team of Philippe Chéreau and Christophe Agius.
Roman Reigns beats "Big" Bronson Reed. After the match, Paul Heyman checks on Bronson Reed, then comes face-to-face with Roman Reigns and tries to beg him off. Roman demands his shoes back, and Heyman gives them back. Roman celebrates before putting Heyman in a guillotine choke. Roman then signs the individual shoes and tosses them into the crowd, but he only throws two shoes out to the fans before he is suddenly Speared through the announce table by Bron Breakker. As Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed head out, Roman is helped to the back, and Bron Breakker runs back to the ring at the last second to hit Roman with another Spear. Breakker and Bronson bring Roman back into the ring, and after Bronson hits Roman with a Tsunami, Roman has to be taken out of a stretcher. Bronson and Breakker head to the back again, but this time, Bronson runs back into the ring at the last second and hits Roman with a Tsunami while Roman is on the stretcher. "Main Event" Jey Uso runs into the ring and fights Bronson and Breakker, but Breakker hits him with a Spear. As security and officials try to stop Bronson Reed and keep Bron Breakker out of the ring, Bronson hits Roman with another Tsunami. Bronson and Breakker leave for good afterwards, and Roman is finally stretchered to the back. Meanwhile, Paul Heyman ends up in the hospital due to the guillotine choke that he suffered at the hands of Roman Reigns.
Jelly Roll and Post Malone are seen in the front row.
Backstage, Raw General Manager Adam Pearce demands that Bron Breakker and "Big" Bronson Reed be ejected from the building and states that if he sees them again, he will suspend them without pay indefinitely. Bronson and Breakker are ejected by security.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) come out to Borderlands 4-inspired wrestling gear before the next match.
The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships against The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) following the distraction by Erick Rowan the interference of Nikki Cross and Uncle Howdy.
Becky Lynch retains the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella with a backslide pin after throwing Nikki Bella into the ropes.
Backstage, "Main Event" Jey Uso is nursing his right rib with an ice pack when Raw General Manager Adam Pearce asks Jey if he is still able to go tonight. Jey says he has every intention of winning the World Heavyweight Championship back tonight.
UFC featherweight fighter Morgan Charriere is seen in the crowd before the next match.
Rusev beats Sheamus in a Good Ol' Fashioned Donnybrook Match by submission with the Accolade with a broken shillelagh.
Actress Georgie Farmer is seen in the front row.
John Cena beats Logan Paul after taking a right hand from Logan Paul to hit a second Attitude Adjustment. After the match, Cena celebrates with "John Cena Kid" (who was seen on SmackDown), his wife and Jelly Roll in the front row.
Michael Cole thanks Peacock for the last five years on behalf of WWE.
WWE French announcer Philippe Chéreau announces that 30,343 fans are attending tonight's show. It is the highest gate in the history of Paris La Defense Arena, breaking a record set last May by Taylor Swift.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews Seth Rollins and tells him that he will be on his own in the ring tonight. Rollins says he is already two steps ahead and that he has never needed anyone to get to where he is now. He also states that if he cannot retain the championship by himself, then he should not even be champion.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins retains the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, "Main Event" Jey Uso and LA Knight in a Fatal 4-Way Match. During the match, Punk has the match won and is about to hit Punk with a second GTS when someone in a black hoodie hits Punk with a low blow and reveals themselves to be Becky Lynch. Rollins then hits Punk with The Stomp into a metal folding chair to win and retain.
Here are the best crowd moments from tonight's show!
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire). Desire says that tonight will be an amazing night for them, and Saturn says it is because they are taking over the United Wrestling Network in record time when they dethrone The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) and embarrass "Hysterical" Shane Haste and they are leaving with all the gold. Daniels says that they will finally put an end to The Mighty Zaddies (Cabrera, Tito, Haste) and that there is nothing anybody can do about it. Jonny Loquasto suddenly shows up and agrees that this could be a transcendent night and that they could run the United Wrestling Network, and to make it even more monumental for their matches, Daniels will be banned from ringside in the tag team title match while Saturn and Desire are banned from ringside during Daniels' match with Haste.
Jonny Loquasto introduces Scorpio Sky to the ring. Scorpio Sky says he hates losing, but losing is inevitable and that what matters is what one does next. He is still the #1 contender for the UWN World Championship, and he will be demanding his title shot tonight. Scorpio then calls out Jordan Cruz for his title shot, and Cruz comes out with the mystery man from last week. After Scorpio Sky tells Cruz to get in the ring, Jordan Cruz introduces the mystery man as "The Epic," and says that he has his back, which is the perks of being a champion. Scorpio Sky humorously refers to The Epic as "The Hiccup" before Cruz states that Scorpio Sky lost and that he will not defend his title against a loser like him; instead, he will be defending against Fidel Bravo. Loquasto tells Cruz that he does not make the matches around here, and while Scorpio Sky agrees that Fidel Bravo is deserving of a title match, which means that he himself does not get a title shot, he can still beat Cruz's ass. The Epic soon stands between Scorpio and Cruz, but Fidel Bravo shows up and stands alongside Scorpio. Loquasto makes the UWN World Championship match between Fidel Bravo and Jordan Cruz official.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) retain the UWN Tag Team Championships against Transcendence (Bryce Saturn and Damian Desire) after Bryce Saturn tries and fails to use one of the tag team title belts as a weapon and gets Speared by Bad Dude Tito.
Bakstage, Jack Farmer interviews "Hysterical" Shane Haste. Haste says he has been sick of how The Evantourage ("Main Evant" Evan Daniels, Bryce Saturn, Damian Desire) have treated him and The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito), but now, that is no longer a problem. He says that Daniels is a legitimate star and that Saturn and Damian are like planets revolving around them, but The Mighty Zaddies are an infinite black hole and they will crush and extinguish the light from Daniels and take his whole world.
Nearly Average Wrestling owner Shane Hartline shows up to hold a mock funeral for "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. He says it sucks to lose such a nearly average talent, but it was going to happpen at some point. Before asking for a ten-bell salute, he asks anyone in the back who has even a fraction of respect for Zicky Dice to join him. Only one person at ringside joins him, and the fans refuse to stay silent for the ten bell salute and hijack Hartline's attempt at a "Thank you, Zicky" chant with "We want Zicky" and "He's not dead." Zicky Dice soon shows up, and Hartline fakes amazement at Zicky being alive. Zicky says he wants nothing to do with Nearly Average Wrestling and that his heart is in the United Wrestling Network. Harline says he is better than the United Wrestling Network and its fans, then hastily tries to get Zicky Dice to sign with Nearly Average Wrestling, saying he is the "the best nearly average wrestler" and wants him at the top of his roster. Zicky refuses and politely turns the contract down, but Harline says Zicky has never signed a contract with a real wrestling company and that this is why his ex-wife left him. When Zicky leaves, Hartline hits him with the flowers in his hands, but Zicky gets back in the ring and hits Hartline with a DDT before taking the portrait of himself that is in the ring and hits Hartline in the head with it.
"Main Evant" Evan Daniels retains the UWN Television Championship against "Hysterical" Shane Haste after Daniels grabs onto the referee to keep him from seeing a low blow to Haste.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy and Kyle O'Reilly) and Hologram beat The Beast Mortos, Johnny TV and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty in a trios match. During the match, it is announced that next week's Collision will air at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central next Friday, before Rampage, due to All Out.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the episodes of Collision with The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) are the highest-rated of all time and that The Premiere Athletes are stars and will win like stars tonight.
The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) beat The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) in a trios match after Colten Gunn shoves Tony Nese into "Smart" Mark Sterling.
We see a video package for Mercedes Moné, who dares anyone to face her for the TBS Championship or the New Japan Pro Wrestling Strong Women's Championship. It is then announced that the winner of tonight's main event will challenge Mercedes for the TBS Championship at All Out.
We see a video package for Hikaru Shida, who says that everyone will find out that she is the ace of the women's division when she gets back on top tonight.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beats Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). After the match, Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) attack FTR from behind, then James Drake says that AEW is where the best wrestle, which is why they are here. Gibson says they are bitter and have a chip on their shoulder after being compared to FTR, and that they are here to stay.
We see a video package for Thunder Rosa, who says that she has levelled up in every match for the last eight months, then says everyone has forgotten to fear her and that she will show who the real leader in the women's division is.
Backstage, Lance Archer takes out a bunch of people backstage, then says "Everybody dies."
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin), Action Andretti and Lio Rush beat The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) and Turbo Floyd in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Queen Aminata and Serena Deeb. Aminata says she has been in the ring with all three of tonight's opponents this year and that she has been scouting them, but Serena Deeb says nobody knows the game better than her, and that she has beaten everyone else in the match. She says she does not like Hikaru Shida or Thunder Rosa, and while she respects Aminata, she is not ready. Serena proposes they work together, and asks her to think about it.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
Kyle Fletcher beats Tomohiro Ishii with two Tombstone Piledrivers.
We see a video package for Queen Aminata.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews PAC, who says that he is not content and that he is long overdue and done waiting. He says that if he had his way, he would fight Will Ospreay, then challenges Ospreay to a trios match at Dynamite. Kyle O'Reilly and Orange Cassidy show up talking to Mark Briscoe, with O'Reilly telling Briscoe they will be teaming with Ospreay before PAC knocks the phone out of his hand. PAC stares Orange down, saying that this is even better. Orange takes the phone and hands it back to O'Reilly.
Buddy Matthews beats Komander. After the match, Brody King shows up to celebrate with Buddy Matthews, then MxM Collection show up on the video screen to challenge them to a tag team match. Buddy says "It's your funeral."
We see a video package for Serena Deeb.
We see a video package for "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women's World Championship next week on Dynamite.
Hikaru Shida beats Queen Aminata, Serena Deeb and Thunder Rosa in a four-way match to face Mercedes Moné for the TBS Championship at All Out.
We see Michael Cole's interview with Randy Orton. Orton talks about his return to WWE after eighteen months on the shelf, his reaction to CM Punk's return, the change in the backstage atmosphere under Paul "Triple H" Levesque, and things about the past that he could change.
Peter Rosenberg intervews Jade Cargill and Bianca Belair. Bianca Belair says it has been a long trip and a long tour, but she and Jade are ready to take the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships back. She says losing the titles was the best thing to happen to them as it only made them stronger, even though The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) did not pin them to win, and that tonight will be the night. Jade says they are going after something that is respectfully theirs and that they are taking the women's tag titles back.
Jackie Redmond interviews Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio backstage. Liv says Rhea Ripley not only turned on her and cost her and Raquel Rodriguez the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, but she also injured her shoulder. Dominik says Rhea and Damian Priest and that Liv is so much better. Liv says she and Dominik wanted to share their successes with Rhea, but thanks to her ego, now they get to share their successes with each other.
Cathy Kelley interviews Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley backstage. Rhea says they are very different people since they joined The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, JD McDonagh, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, Carlito, Liv Morgan), and while they have made some regrettable decisions, Liv Morgan's revenge tour has gone past revenge and that she and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio are going to regret their decisions. Damian Priest says everyone has a past and that the past is not the best version of one's self, but one learns, grows and change. However, he still calls Dominik "the same immature, scumbag lame-ass kid that [he] met," and tonight, The Judgment Day receives their punishment.
Byron Saxton interviews WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Leveseque backstage. He says it has been 27 years since WWE has been in Germany, and that when he was here, he has the privilege of wrestling Bret "The Hit Man" Hart. He says that Germany is one of his favorite destinations and does not know why it took so long to come back. He says that history will be made tonight, as it is the highest-grossing arena event in WWE history after initially setting the record at Clash at the Castle and breaking it at Backlash, and that wherever WWE is seen, he is looking forward to going everywhere and bringing WWE to the fans. Triple H says it is humbling seeing everyone work to get to this and to be everywhere in the globe and be the most popular thing there. He says that this is just the beginning.
Corey Graves moderates a face-to-face meeting between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens.
Sebastian Hackl interviews Gunther. Gunther says tonight's match against Randy Orton will not be easy, and even though Orton has won a world title fourteen times, he has also lost a world title fourteen times. He says he has won the title once and does not plan on losing it. Gunther says that tonight is a special night as well as a big responsibility, and he cannot wait to go out there and be the World Heavyweight Champion and defend his title.
We see more of Michael Cole's interview with Randy Orton, where Orton talks about his King of the Ring match with Gunther, his World Heavyweight Championship match with Gunther tonight, how he has brought his wife to Berlin, Germany for tonight's show and how he cannot wait to see how she as well as the fans react during the match, and Gunther making their match personal.
Cathy Kelley interviews CM Punk. Punk says that the closer he gets to his match tonight, the more of a weight that he feels inside him, and that he will hurt Drew McIntyre physically as well as mentally. He says he is fighting for his pride and family, and he wants to make sure McIntyre is fighting for his life.
We are introduced to the German announce team of Manu Thiele and Sebastian Hackl.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Kevin Owens despite an injured knee. During the match, Owens kicks the injured knee on the outside, but cannot bring himself to hit Cody with a powerbomb onto the ring apron. After the match, Kevin Owens hugs Cody, then raises his hand.
Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill beat The Unholy Union (Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn) to become the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions for a second time after Jade saves Bianca from a top rope splash by Alba Fyre, which causes Alba to inadvertently splash Isla Dawn.
CM Punk beats Drew McIntyre in a strap match and takes his bracelet back. The match is Punk's first win since his return and the first in ten-and-a-half years. After the match, Punk celebrates with UFC welterweight fighter Oban Elliot in the crowd.
Sebastian Hackl announces in German that tonight's show is the highest grossing arena show anywhere in WWE history.
Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest beat The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) after taking out the rest of The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Carlito, JD McDonagh).
Gunther retains the World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton with the sleeper. Gunther and Orton shake hands after the match.
K-Toomer beats Luke Justice. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is coming for his championship, and says that it is also personal because the person who took his title took him out, and he does not care who he takes out in the process.
Derrick King beats Ethan Steele, Ruffshot Lamont and Jacksyn Crowley in a four-way match.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Big John Dalton with a crucifix pin in a Bosby Open Invitational Match.
The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) beat CJ Money and CJ Blaine. After the match, CJ Blaine fights The Righteous Path, but he gets choke slammed by both Brother Bruce and Marrow before being smacked in the back with a shinai by Reverend Ash Taylor.
In footage from earlier today, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels says "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts has something that belongs to him and that his sights are set on him, and even if he has to go through K-Toomer, he is coming for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. He then warns Roberts and K-Toomer that they are both looking down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat.
Backstage, we hear from "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil. Bradley says they are pissed off, and Phil warns everyone in the battle royal that they will not make a name for themselves off of Bradley. Bradley says he is sick of all the rookies stepping up to him like some kind of punk, and calls out Suckerboy for being the most recent one, saying that he will show him how much of a sucker he really is for messing with the wrong main eventer.
Suckerboy beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn after reversing a roll-up by Bradley into one of his own. After the match, Bradley and Big Nasty Phil attack and lay out Suckerboy.
Jordynne Grace and Jonathan Gresham beat The Lane Dynasty ("The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane) in a mixed tag team match.
KUSHIDA beats Drilla Maloney (formerly Dan Maloney) with the Hoverboard Lock in the BTI match.
Alisha Edwards last eliminates Jody Threat and KiLynn King after leaving the ring through the middle rope and hiding underneath the ring for a good portion of the match to win a Knockouts #1 Contender's Battle Royal and become #1 contender for the Knockouts World Championship.
Backstage, we hear from The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander shows up to clear the air and apologizes to them, saying he should have not left the match at Emergence after everything Moose did to him. He says he must get his emotions in check and figure out what is going on. Alex Shelley says that he appreciates the transparency, but thinks that Josh thinks he is a transitional champion. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) show up after Josh leaves, and The Machine Guns do not appreciate the interruption, their disrespecting the tag team titles or Zachary Wentz's threats to kick their asses.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards congratulates Alisha Edwards on winning tonight's battle royal, and Alisha tells Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks to take a good look at the real power couple in IMPACT and the next Knockouts Champion.
Crazzy Steve vs. "Speedball" Mike Bailey ends as soon as it begins when Crazzy Steve gouges Mike Bailey's eyes and keeps him in the corner for more than five seconds. After the match, Steve pulls out a fork and tries to dig Bailey's eyes out, and also goes for the referee's eyes. Black Taurus shows up to confront Crazzy Steve only to be attacked, and when security shows up, Steve fights them and gouges one of the security guards' eyes before leaving.
We hear from Brian Myers, Moose and Eddie Edwards. Myers says they got their biggest victories of all time at Emergence and that tonight will be no different when they beat Frankie Kazarian, Jake Something and Sanada. Moose says he and Eddie have had their differences in the past and were once best friends, but he tells Myers to trust Eddie. Eddie says that he is on a roll after teaching Kazarian a lesson. Bully Ray shows up wanting to talk with Myers and Moose alone. Eddie leaves, then Bully Ray says they have a problem with PCO, but Moose and Myers say Bully has a PCO problem, not them, and walk away. Bully then hears PCO yelling his name, then runs away.
Will Ospreay returns to IMPACT Wrestling at Bound For Glory on October 21st!
Backstage, Bully Ray has to calm PCO down and tell him that this has gone too far. PCO tells Bully he tried to kill him, but Bully says he tried to kill the monster because he had to it. He says he did what he did to him because he cares about PCO, and says he needs the man back.
Eric Young beats Kon with two piledrivers, one on the outside and the other in the middle of the ring after Kon demands Eric Young finish him off.
Backstage, we hear from Lio Rush, who has heard that Chris Sabin wants to get back in the ring with him and wants to know why he is wrestling Zachary Wentz tonight. He says Sabin is still shook from Slammiversary and should tell him when he is really ready for him just to prove he is the definition of insanity. He says there will not be a different outcome this time or any time around when KUSHIDA shows up with the big red X from the Ultimate X Match around his neck.
We see a video package of Jordynne Grace working out as it is announced that she will return at Victory Road.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that she is a three-time Knockouts Champion and has faced setbacks before while remaining the face of the Knockouts Division. She says Jordynne Grace chose the moment they had their first all-Knockout main event to steal her spotlight, and says every time they have been in the ring, she has beaten her. She asks if Jordynne is still hung up on losing to her last time, and says that if Jordynne wants to re-emerge at Emergence, she will lay down the challenge for a match at Victory Road.
Chris Sabin beats Zachary Wentz after Trey Miguel gets on the apron and Alex Shelley is able to stop him from interfering. After the match, Trey Miguel attacks Sabin and gets Zachary Wentz out of the ring.
Backstage, we hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey). Ace Austin congratulates The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) on becoming tag team champions after doing whatever it took to get the job done, saying he has had to do that too. Chris Bey says the tag team titles "Bey-long" to them and that The Rascalz will have to pay up like they paid off The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). The Good Hands show up and say they have a score to settle and to keep their names out of their mouths, but Bey says that if they want action, they can give it to them. Skyler says "Not yet," and he and Hotch walk away.
Backstage, Subculture meets with Director of Authority Santino Marella regarding a rematch for the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, Rich Swann and Sami Callihan show up, and Callihan says that The Rascalz screwed them out of the tag team titles. Santino puts both sides in a tag team match, then JOYA (Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura) shows up wanting a shot at the tag team championships. Santino says there is a lot going on in the tag team division and that they will get there one day.
Kenny King and Sheldon Jean are in the ring. Kenny King says that the fans are in the presence of a big star in an historic reign after beating both Joe Hendry and Yuya Uemura and beat down "the joke" that was Johnny Swinger at Emergence. After bragging about what he did to Tommy Dreamer and stating that his title is the only one that matters in his IMPACT Wrestling, Dreamer shows up and says Swinger received a phone call stating that his father passed away and that he was there to check on him. He also says that Kenny King and Sheldon Jean were not watching the main event while surrounded by women in the bar and that King was once the guy who would ask for advice from veterans like him who paved the way for them to be in the ring. Kenny King says he could care less and that he is in the position where Tommy Dreamer once stood, and says he would be in his spot if Dreamer would step aside. Dreamer says Kenny always takes shortcuts and settles because he has never been in the main event. He also says he has turned down millions of dollars from other companies because he always believed and listened to every veteran he could to get to where he is now, and if Kenny King wants to knock the veterans, then he will have to knock them out to get that spot. He says that he could do something for Kenny King, who says that Dreamer does not have a thing that he wants, after losing his mother, being diagnosed with skin cancer and losing Terry Funk in the span of three months, and challenges him to a title vs. career match.
It is announced that Awesome Kong will return at IMPACT 1000, then we hear from Gail Kim, who says that if Kong is coming back, so is she. After calling Awesome Kong her greatest partner she challenges all Knockouts past and present to stand with or against them at IMPACT 1000.
We hear from Steve Maclin, who says that torture is time, not pain, and that time makes him dangerous and able to do what he does best: recon. He says "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander may be back, but he has also returned, and he wants Alexander at Victory Road.
Frankie Kazarian, Jake Something and Sanada beat Eddie Edwards, Moose and Brian Myers in a six-man tag match.
Zack Sabre Jr. retains the New Japan Pro Wrestling World Television Championship against Metalik by submission.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Cole Karter and Maria Kanellis-Bennett. Cole mentions that Griff Garrison also has an opportunity, and when he asks Maria why Griff gets an opportunity and not him, Maria tells Cole that he has an opportunity too and mentions that Griff Garrison has tag team experience and that it would be nice to have some friends. Cole then asks Maria to be at ringside for tonight's match, and while Maria is reluctant, she eventually agrees to do it the one time.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats John Walters by submission.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) and Lee Moriarty beat Lord Crewe, Invictus Khash and Beef in a six-man tag match.
Cole Karter beats Dustin Jackson.
Emi Sakura beats Alice Crowley.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Sterling says that Woods requested a change, and he has delivered with the finest talent possible. Woods says he has been down to fight since he got here, and that is what he is here to do. Sterling that there is nobody else in ROH who is a national champion, a four-time All American and a true fighter, and that they will continue to prove that Woods is the best in the Pure division as well as the face of it.
The Spanish Announce Project (Serpentico and Angelico) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) with a single leg crab from Angelico.
"The Problem" Marina Shafir beats Angelica Risk by submission.
The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against Lee Johnson, Darius Martin and Action Andretti.
Jon Moxley heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Moxley says that CM Punk is far from a "sixty-minute man" and that he has 57 minutes left in him, and that when people step in the ring with him, he finds out what people are made of. He says that CM Punk found out that he could take what he could dish up, then started looking for a way out before eventually folding. He says champions never fold, and CM Punk did not turn out to be what the fans wanted him to be. Moxley also says that Punk was not what the fans wanted him to be when he came back to pro wrestling, and while the fans may love Punk, he has zero sympathy for him because of his fragile ego, fragile body, weak mind and weak spirit. Moxley then announces he has an open contract - which he produces - for an AEW World Championship match at All Out, and says that when he says "anyone, anywhere, any time," he means it. Moxley says anybody could sign that contract and show what they are made of, then reminds potential opponents that he can outsprint, outfight, out-marathon and outwrestle them and cares less about anything than they do. He then says that "wrestling Jon Moxley may be hazardous to your health," and that whoever will be opponent has been warned. After Moxley leaves, backstage producer Ace Steel shows up, gets in the ring, takes the contract and takes it with him, teasing that he either is the opponent or knows somebody who wants to take him on.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Chris Jericho. He says that his match with Bryan Danielson is a dream match for them but a nightmare for Danielson, as the legends may appreciate Danielson's skills as a wrestler, they will appreciate his accomplishments and accolades more. He says that one of them will be beating Danielson, then Daniel Garcia shows up and apologizes for being "ungrateful and immature" before pledging his loyalty to the Jericho Appreciation Society and stating that Jericho will soundly beat Danielson by being the best version of himself. After Jericho tells Garcia that he is the most technically gifted sports entertainer in the world, he tells Danielson that all is fair in wrestling and romance, and tells Danielson to watch his back.
Chris Jericho and William Regal guest on commentary for the next match.
Bryan Danielson beats Jake Hager. After the match, "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard run in and attack Danielson, then Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up to make the save for Danielson and brawl their way to the back. Jericho then runs to the ring with a chair, but Daniel Garcia shows up and takes the chair away. The ensuing argument allows Danielson to hit Jericho with a Busaiku Knee.
The Wingmen are in the ring with signs stating that The Wingmen want to be on TV more often. Ryan Nemeth says that the sexiest and hunkiest men on the roster have not been booked again. As Peter Avalon christens Dynamite "Wingmen Wednesdays," W. Morrissey suddenly shows up, stares them down and demolishes them. Stokely Hathaway shows up as W. Morrissey choke slams Nemeth and boots Cezar Bononi, and gets on the apron as Morrissey choke slams Avalon. Morrissey then sees Stokely, who hands him a business card. Morrissey then joins Stokely, who is interviewed by Tony Schiavone. When Schiavone interviews Stokely, Stokely grabs him and says the business cards are none of his business, and Schiavone refuses to probe further when Morrissey stares him down.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews The United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis). Don Callis shows up and shakes hands with Will Ospreay and compliments everything he has been doing as of late, saying that Ospreay is his own man and that this is the most exciting night since Ospreay's match with Omega.
Hikaru Shida and Toni Storm beat Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter.
We see a video package chronicling the recent happenings between PAC and Kip Sabian, which is leading to an AEW All-Atlantic Championship Match between the two at All Out.
We hear from Miro, who says he only wanted to be redeemed. He also warns Darby Allin and Sting that the last one to help him ended up shaking three hands in Hell. Darby shows up and says Brody King needs The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart), but the House does not need Brody. Sting then shows up and says the enemy of an enemy is a friend and that showtime begins. Miro then says that The House of Black will soon see his power.
CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk talks about how he broke his foot and wrestled an entire on it to the point that he pulverized the bones on it, then got surgery for the foot - three plates and sixteen screws. (When a fan tries to chant for Colt Cabana, Punk points at the fan and says that is "sixteen more times than this fat guy has ever gotten screwed in his life.") He admits that he may have come back too early from a serious injury, then got beat up in Cleveland, Ohio and had to drive home with just his thoughts, and something did not sit well with him. He says that his foot was 100% and that he was cleared for competition, but this 100% is "a new 100%" and he is afraid this 100% is not good enough. Punk says he came back to professional wrestling a year ago because he loves the business - which does not always love one back - and the fans, who always do love him back. He feels that he let the fans down, and he felt like he let his dog Larry down after not walking him for two months and let his little sister down. Punk then feels that the love of the fans is not enough anymore. Suddenly, backstage producer Ace Steel - who trained Punk - shows up and says that this is not the CM Punk that he knows, then introduces himself to the fans and says he is proud of creating CM Punk's career and to be part of his family. He tells Punk that he did not let anyone down, especially after filling an arena entirely on a rumor that he was coming back to wrestling after seven years, then says that it is about how many times you get up after getting knocked down. He slaps Punk in the face, then tells him to get back up and gives him Jon Moxley's open contract and a pen and tells him to get back up before staring a "CM Punk" chant and telling him to sign the contract. Punk takes off his jacket, hugs Ace Steel, then says he was born a punk rock kid before saying that everybody has been trying to kill him since day one and that Moxley is not that man. Punk moves through the crowd and says that Moxley is not wild enough and that Chicago, Illinois is where the weak get killed and eaten. He says that the people of Chicago are all different, but they have the same heartbeat. He says there is one pulse running through the city and that he will pump the blood until it stops, then says Moxley cannot stop him because "We are Chicago. He then signs the open contract in the middle of the crowd.
Jim Ross has a sit-down interview - with no physicality - between Christian Cage and Jungle Boy. Christian Cage says Jungle Boy will realize that he is not in his league and that he will destroy him at less than 100%. Jungle Boy says he has cared about Christian a lot and his relationship felt familiar. Christian says he is here for himself and to make money, not to be a father figure, but Jungle Boy says his father taught him to be a man. He says that at All Out, he will not wrestle Jungle Boy; he will fight Jack Perry.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) and Wardlow beat "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, "Icepick" Vic Capri and Ray Jones in a trios match.
Jon Moxley suddenly heads to the ring. He says that if CM Punk wants to go out on his shield in front of the fans who made him who he is, then he owes him at least that much, then says that he and Punk will wrestle for the AEW World Championship again at All Out. He tells Punk that if he thinks he has one more miracle left in him, he had better find it fast, for he will take his head off when the bell rings and put on a display of brutality and violence that Punk has never experienced. He also says that he will show the difference between a punk messiah and a legend being made right before the fans' eyes.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance. 10 is now injured and cannot compete, but Evil Uno says that he will be taking his place on Rampage when Andrade el Idolo and Jose the Assistant shows up. Jose hands Evil Uno cash and a contract for 10 and Evil Uno to work for him after Andrade says that The Dark Order used to have power and asks what happened. Evil Uno rejects the money and the power only to get punched and hit with a stun gun by Andrade.
William Regal guests on commentary for the next match.
Wheeler Yuta beats Dante Martin, Rush and Rey Fenix in a four-way match.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Alex Reynolds and John Silver. Reynolds says the Trios Tournament is their biggest opportunity, but as he and Silver consider going in as a duo, "Hangman" Adam Page shows up. He says he wanted the Trios Tournament finals to be their moment, but if Evil Uno and Preston "10" cannot do it, then he will gladly take their place.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat The United Empire (Will Ospreay, Kyle Fletcher, Mark Davis) to advance to the finals of the Trios Title Tournament. After the match, Kenny Omega calls Chicago, Illinois the birthplace of AEW, and says that while there are some ta they will not take a loss from anyone from any other company, because when they started a revolution and a professional wrestling alternative, the fans trusted them and they took their words to heart. He says it is not only a passion, but a purpose, to perform for the fans, and while it is a pleasure to treating the fans to some interesting and fun guests, they will not lose. All of a sudden, The United Empire attacks The Elite, and Ospreay says it is not over by a long shot. He then hits Omega with a chair before Fletcher and Davis wrap the chair around Omega's head and hold him down so that Ospreay can go for the Hidden Blade, but Ospready gets superkicked by Matt Jackson. Ospreay soon kick Matt Jackson in the groin, and Matt is soon slammed into the chair. Nick Jackson fights back, but he too meets the same fate. Ospreay then hits Omega with Hidden Blade.
Sarray beats Mandy Rose by count-out after Sarray drop kicks Mandy out of the ring and Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne carry Mandy to the back with a towel across her face.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa in backstage footage from earlier today, who says that Ridge Holland did what he was expected to do, but after Timothy Thatcher was put on the shelf, it did not sit well to him, and tonight, he dedicates tonight's match to Thatcher. He says that Pete Dunne and Ridge Holland picked a fight with the wrong man and that a focused Ciampa is a dangerous Ciampa.
Kyle O'Reilly beats Duke Hudson with the heel hook following a top rope knee drop to the back of Hudson's knee.
Ilya Dragunov heads to the ring. Dragunov limps to the ring, still feeling the effects of his match with Walter for the NXT UK Championship from NXT TakeOver 36. Dragunov tells the fans that he wants them to know that he is still alive before he goes back home, and says that he feels more alive than he has ever felt before. Dragunov says he feels like a man who has survived the most fierce and intense battle of his life, then says that he likes it here and that the fans will see him again, as he has shown the world what it is like to be NXT UK Champion. He then asks who is willing to go through everything to take the title away from him.
In footage from earlier today, Arash Markazi interviews Kay Lee Ray, who says that she makes an impact wherever she goes and that she thrives in the biggest moment, so she used the biggest moment to state that she is in the United States now. She says the women's division needs a boost and a new top player, but when told of some of the big names in the division, Kay Lee Ray says she does not care about them and that Zoey Stark is lucky to have Io Shirai to hide behind. She also calls Ember Moon "yesterday's news" and is one step away from a broken hip, and that General Manager William Regal knows what she is capable of: whatever she wants. She says she has dominated the United Kingdom, and now, she will dominate the United States.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Carmelo Hayes, who says he feels like a champion already with a shot at any title he wants. As he entertains his options, Electra Lopez says that the North American title is Santos Escobar's to win, not his. Legado del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza) shows up, and Escobar gives him a one-time pass to allow him to walk into his title opportunity before telling him to stay out of his business.
Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) beat Grayson Waller and Drake Maverick after Grayson tags himself into the match.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell asks Johnny Gargano to give Dexter Lumis a chance. Gargano says he'll think about it, then gets scared out of his wits by Dexter's sudden appearance and tells him to stop doing that.
We hear from Pete Dunne, Oney Lorcan, Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan. Danny Burch says five months is a long time to be on the shelf, and Oney Lorcan demands an answer from MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) on when they will get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Championships. Pete Dunne says that tonight, it is time for Tommaso Ciampa to prove he is a bad man. Ridge Holland says that if Ciampa wants to dedicate his match to Timothy Thatcher, he will send Ciampa to the hospital along with him.
In backstage footage from earlier, Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne are revealed to have attacked Sarray in her dressing room.
LA Knight beats Johnny Gargano after Gargano and Dexter Lumis attempt a high-five across the ropes. During the match, Lumis catches Gargano when Gargano gets hit out of the One Final Beat, and soon pushes Gargano out of the way when Knight charges at him from behind.
Backstage, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) head to General Manager William Regal's office to give Danny Burch and Oney Lorcan an NXT tag team title shot. Regal said he considered taking that title shot away from Burch and Lorcan, but he will allow it, as MSK wants the match.
We hear from Boa, who says that he let Mei Ying down and that Mei Ying will show the true strength of Tian Sha (Xia Li, Boa, Mei Ying). Mei Ying will debut next week.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Jessi Kamea.
Backstage, Ember Moon says she was trying to enjoy her birthday backstage when Kay Lee Ray wanted to run her mouth, and while she cannot take away her championship reign, she can take away her ability to talk crap, and challenges Kay Lee Ray to a match next week.
Backstage, Wade Barrett interviews Samoa Joe. Joe says that his expectations lie in redefining what it means to be NXT Champion, and that he planned this out before he won the championship and that the precedent needs to be set. He says that his third reign with the NXT Championship has taught him that legacy is important and that it needs to be upheld, and that the path that he paves will be the way to championship gold. He then wants to know who will step up to challenge him for the championship.
Roderick Strong beats Ikemen Jiro.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Io Shirai, Zoey Stark, Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter, who will all be in a match for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships next week. Kacy says she and Kayden are an established team. Stark says she would take a bullet for Io Shirai, who says she does not like any of them and that she and Stark will win.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cameron Grimes, who says there is only one "Million Dollar Man" and only one Cameron Grimes, then Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up to mock Grimes and the Million Dollar Championship. Grimes takes the title from Zack Gibson's hands, then drops it on his foot when he realizes it's heavier than the replica Ted DiBiase gave him before tossing him and James Drake a dollar bill.
Next week: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) for the NXT Tag Team Championships! Ember Moon vs. Kay Lee Ray! Kacy Catanzaro and Kayden Carter vs. Io Shirai and Zoey Stark for the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships!
Tommaso Ciampa beats Ridge Holland. After the match, Pete Dunne attacks Ciampa, and Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch join in. Before they can do anything, MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) show up, brawl with Burch and Lorcan and come out on top before chasing Dunne and Ridge out of the ring.
It is announced that Kiera Hogan has been added to the Casino Battle Royal to decide a #1 contender for the AEW Women's World Championship at All Out, and that more competitors will be announced for the match tomorrow night on Dynamite.
Kris Statlander beats Selene Grey.
"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Robert Anthony. After the match, Janela continues to attack Anthony, then an androgynous-looking, muscular woman shows up and powerbombs Anthony. It becomes very apparent that Janela knows her, and the two of them head to the back.
Emi Sakura beats Laynie Luck.
Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) beat GPA and Mat Fitchett.
Frankie Kazarian beats Serpentico with the crossface chickenwing.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch quickly beats Blair Onyx with the cross arm breaker.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beats Travis Titan and Jason Hotch.
The Bunny beats Sierra.
Tay Conti beats Heather Reckless.
QT Marshall beats Evil Uno.
Andrade el Idolo and Chavo Guerrero guest on commentary for the next match (and briefly confront PAC on the ramp).
PAC beats Matt Sydal after countering the Lightning Spiral with the Brutalizer.
Randy Orton shows up to start tonight's show. It is announced that Drew McIntyre will not be here tonight, but will be cleared for Clash of Champions. There will be three matches tonight: Keith Lee vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Owens vs. Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio (who replaces Rey Mysterio due to an injury Rey suffered last night) vs. Seth Rollins. The winners of these matches will face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide who faces McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions. Orton mentions that McIntyre gave him another shot at the WWE Championship out of pity, and that he attacked him three times and sent him to the hospital in response. He says the only thing McIntyre deserves is the fractured jaw he gave him. He says that McIntyre deserves to be in pain every single day, and that he himself is the only person promising kicks at Clash of Champions. On the subject of McIntyre saying he is entitled, Orton says he should not have to fight for a WWE Championship rematch, but he will jump through the hoops and face McIntyre for the WWE Championship again, assuming McIntyre be able to make it to Clash of Champions first. Orton says that he has it under good authority that McIntyre is reminiscing with some good friends about how Orton punted him, then displayed a doctored photo of McIntyre, with Edge, Christian, Big Show, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels all in hospital beds. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up. Lee tells Orton that he has done well for himself and is fixated on talking about the havoc he has caused over the last few months in order to forget that he beat him at Payback. Lee says Orton may be the best to put on a pair of wrestling boots, but he gave him no choice but to bask in his glory, then says a victory like his over a legend killer like Orton means he should get a chance at the WWE Championship. As Keith Lee mentions how McIntyre will make good on his word against Orton, he is suddenly attacked from behind by Dolph Ziggler.
Keith Lee beats Dolph Ziggler to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. On the subject of how they won the women's tag team titles, Nia and Shayna are still at each other throats, with Nia saying Shayna holds the other title for her. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and butts in on the interview, and she shows no fear when confronted about it by Nia and Shayna.
Backstage, Adam Pearce asks security to make sure that Retribution does not ruin things tonight or else they will be replaced.
Charly Caruso interviews Asuka in the ring. When asked who is most deserving of a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship, Asuka says she has beaten many great women, then laughs and says it doesn't matter, as she is ready for anything. Suddenly, Mickie James shows up, and says she recognizes greatness when she sees it. She calls Asuka one of the greatest women's champions of all time, and says she is coming for the Raw Women's Championship. Suddenly, Lana and Natalya show up, and Natalya says she cannot simply get a championship shot just like that after failing six times. Lana says Mickie has failed to evolve, and as she challenges Mickie to a fight, Asuka says she is ready for all three women. Lana and Natalya attack Mickie and Asuka, but Mickie and Asuka clean house.
Connor's Cure is the focus for September once again.
Backstage, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) are met by Demi Burnett, who is impressed that Cedric turned down the invitation to join The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) before kissing Ivar. Meanwhile, Angel Garza is not far behind.
Asuka guests on commentary for the next match.
Mickie James beats Lana.
Backstage, Charly Caruso is near Aleister Black's door when Randy Orton comes out of it.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Billie Kay says she never thought their friendship would come to what it has become, and Peyton Royce says that having each other was their only constant in WWE. Billie and Peyton agree that The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) will self-destruct and that the women's tag team titles will be in their hands.
Before the next match, Kevin Owens is attacked from behind by Aleister Black. Owens, despite not being in a position to wrestle, fights Owens, but succumbs to the RKO only seconds later. Randy Orton beats Kevin Owens to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Rey Mysterio. Rey says that getting closure against Seth Rollins last night was important to him, and while it means the world to him to beat Seth, his loss is his son's gain. Rey says that injuries happen, and if there was anyone he would want to take his place, it would be his son. Dominik Mysterio says he may be the underdog, but after last night, his confidence is on another level and he has a 619 for Rollins.
Tonight on Raw Underground: Apollo Crews vs. Shelton Benjamin!
It's time for The MVP Lounge. MVP and Shelton Benjamin introduce Bobby Lashley to the ring. MVP says he knows a lot of men who have made mistakes due to youthful exuberance, and that Apollo Crews is no exception. He says that no matter how successful Crews gets, there are three definites: death, taxes and Lashley. Lashley said he did what he said he would do to Apollo at Payback, and that Apollo decided to get some payback afterwards. Lashley says he would have done the same thing, but warns Apollo he will get him back. Shelton says that since Apollo wants to act like a little punk, he will beat him like a little punk at Raw Underground. MVP then addresses The Viking Raiders and Cedric Alexander, but Cedric shows up. MVP holds Lashley and Shelton back, then asks Cedric if he has had a change of heart. Cedric says no, then says he did not come alone. The Viking Raiders are suddenly behind Lashley and Shelton, and they and Cedric go on the attack.
Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) with a schoolkid pin along with a grabbing of the tights from Cedric to MVP. After the match, Shelton and Lashley have to hold MVP back, but MVP is smiling.
Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) attack Cedric Alexander. Apollo Crews and Ricochet run in just in time for The Hurt Business to walk away.
The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott and Liv Morgan) beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). As per pre-match stipulation, The Riott Squad gets an opportunity at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, while The IIconics are forced to split up. The IIconics are devastated.
Before the next match, Seth Rollins chews out Murphy for kicking him in the head and getting pinned in the middle of the ring by Dominik Mysterio last night. He says he cannot have any mistakes tonight, and tells Murphy to get out of the ring and out of his sight until he figures out what kind of man he is and what side of history he is on. Rollins slaps Murphy in the back of his head as he leaves. Murphy turns towards Rollins on the stage as he leaves, and he is suddenly attacked by Dominik Mysterio, getting the next match started early.
Seth Rollins beats Dominik Mysterio to advance to tonight's Triple Threat Match. After the match, Rollins hits Dominik with The Stomp again.
On Raw Underground, Titus O'Neil decimates an opponent. Another opponent steps up, but Titus sends him to the mat and pummels him quickly. He is soon challenged by Riddick Moss. Riddick Moss gets the upper hand at first, but Titus O'Neil gets back to his feet and tosses him out of the ring before fighting him on the outside and laying out a random crowd member. Riddick Moss kicks Titus O'Neil in the ground and then lays him out to get the win.
Backstage, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) introduce the Coach Dawkins Scouting Report regarding Andrade, Angel Garza and Zelina Vega, who they then proceed to make fun of.
In footage from earlier today, Akira Tozawa and his ninjas are denied entry into the building. He soon finds out the security guard is really a referee, and he is soon pinned by R-Truth, who wins the WWE 24/7 Championship. Tozawa tosses the ref in the van and goes after R-Truth.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) vs. Andrade and Angel Garza ends after Retribution shows up. Angel Garza helps Demi Burnett escape, but Zelina Vega, Andrade and The Street Profits are laid out by Retribution.
Backstage, Adam Pearce chews out security and tells them to get to their posts.
As The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce) take in the fights, Avery Taylor takes on Jessamyn Duke in her Raw Underground debut, but she is quickly defeated. Another woman confronts Jessaymn, but Marina Shafir jumps in and decimates her with a triangle hold. Suddenly, they spy The IIconics in the corner, and Peyton Royce shoves Billie Kay into the ring. Billie Kay is laid out with one kick.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Apollo Crews, Ricochet and Cedric Alexander. Apollo says the old him would have felt sorry for himself, but he is gone and replaced with a man more determined than ever who will not stop until he gets the United States title. Ricochet says taht he and Apollo have Cedric's back, and that MVP doesn't care about friendship, and that the three of them are ready to show that friendship is worth more than any dollar sign.
On Raw Underground, Apollo Crews faces Shelton Benjamin. Apollo Crews goes for a double wrist lock, but both men get back on their feet and run out of the ring. Cedric and Ricochet brawl with Bobby Lashley and MVP on the outside. This brawl soon spills into the ring, and MVP, Lashley and Shelton get the upper hand, with Shelton Benjamin becoming victorious over Apollo Crews.
Backstage, Angel Garza shows more concern with Demi Burnett than everyone else that was in the ring. Garza and Burnett then run into Retribution. Garza runs, and Demi soon follows him.
Randy Orton beats Seth Rollins and Keith Lee in a Triple Threat Match to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship at Clash of Champions after hitting Keith Lee with the RKO after Keith Lee countered The Stomp with a Spirit Bomb.
Raw Talk: Will MVP get more people within his ranks?
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of Summer Supercard and a preview of Saturday Night At Center Stage and Honor For All. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Alex Shelley vs. Matt Taven for the ROH World Championship at Summer Supercard and the immediate aftermath
Rush vs. Dalton Castle at Summer Supercard
Quinn McKay interviewing Jonathan Gresham about his and Jay Lethal's match with LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and Bandido), in which Gresham tells McKay to talk to Lethal, who tells McKay that Gresham - whom he is now on the same page with -is worried because a lot is at stake, for they plan to become ROH World Tag Team Champions
A closer look at Dante Caballero and Joe Keys, who are in this year's Top Prospect Tournament, as well as highlights from their Top Prospect Tournament match, now available on YouTube
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) vs. Coast 2 Coast (Shaheem Ali and LSG) at Manhattan Mayhem, as well as the immediate attack on The Bouncers by The Kingdom (TK O'Ryan and Vinny Marseglia) afterwards, their brawl at Summer Supercard, The Bouncers' challenge to a match toward The Kingdom, and Vinny Marseglia bragging about bringing a violent side of The Bouncers before accepting their challenge
The announcement of new merchandise on ROH Pro Shop
Stuka Jr., Caristico and Soberano Jr. vs. Hechicero, Templario and Barbaro Cavernario from Summer Supercard
Next week: The Champions vs. All-Stars Match from Saturday Night At Center Stage!
Jonathan Gresham and Jay Lethal vs. ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and Bandido) at Summer Supercard
A backstage promo from Matt Taven, who says that the ROH WOrld Championship is staying around his waist and that he has been waiting to get his revenge on Rush and eventually beat him
Nyla Rose wins the 21-woman Casino Battle Royal, last eliminating Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. - thanks to Bea Priestly, who grabs Baker by the arm to ensure her elimination in revenge for Baker attacking her as she walked down the ramp as she entered the match - to receive a match to become the inaugural AEW Women's World Champion at AEW on TNT on October 2nd. Mercedes Martinez draws the Joker card during the match, but is eliminated bY Baker.
Private Party (Isiah Kassidy and Marq Quen) beat Angelico and Jack Evans. After the match, Angelico and Jack Evans attack Private Party, and Angelico puts Marq Quen in the Navarro Death Roll.
We see a vignette for Wardlow.
Backstage, MJF says he doesn't have a match at All Out because he did not want one; instead, he wants to help his mentor "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and secure a victory against "that piece of shit" Shawn Spears. When asked what will happen if Cody doesn't have him in his corner, MJF just dodges the question.
The Star Spangled Banner is performed.
SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky) beats Jungle Express (Luchasaurus, Jungle Boy, Marko Stunt). SoCal Uncensored checks on Marko Stunt and Jungle Boy after the match, then both teams show respect.
PAC beats Kenny Omega with the Brutalizer after Omega loses consciousness.
Jimmy Havok beats Joey Janela and Darby Allin in a Cracker Barrel Clash.
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The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Stu Grayson) beat Best Friends (Trent Beretta and Chucky T) to earn a first-round bye in a AEW World Tag Team Championship tournament. After the match, The Dark Order attack Best Friends, then The Creepers pick up and carry off Trent Beretta. The lights then turn off, and when they come back on, Orange Cassidy is in the ring. He takes out all of the Creepers with a tope suicida with his hands in his pockets, then Best Friends hug Orange Cassidy.
Riho beats Hikaru Shida to face Nyla Rose for the AEW Women's World Championship on AEW on TNT on October 2nd. After the match, Nyla Rose stares Riho down from the stage.
Before the next match, Brandi Rhodes (in a silver bodysuit), Pharaoh, Diamond Dallas Page (dressed as a Star Trek redshirt) and MJF head to the stage as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes makes his entrance. When referee Earl Hebner tells Cody that only one person can be in his corner, Cody nominates MJF.
"The American Nightmare" beat Shawn Spears. During the match, MJF and Tully Blanchard fight each other, and as Tully takes the boots to MJF, Arn Anderson suddenly shows up and hits Spears with a spinebuster before leaving, causing Tully to follow him to the back in disbelief.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) retain the AAA World Tag Team Championships against The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) in an Escalera De La Muerte Match. After the match, two masked men in all black show up and push the ladder Pentagon Jr. and Fenix are on off, then double-team Nick Jackson. When they unmask, they reveal themselves to be Santana and Ortiz of The Latin-American Xchange, who have recently completed their contracts with Impact Wrestling.
Full Gea comes to pay-per-view on November 9th!
"Hangman" Aam Page comes out on a horse before the next match.
Chris Jericho beats "Hangman" Adam Page to become the inaugural AEW World Champion!
Backstage, Kathy Campanelli interviews Danny "Limelight" Rivera, who says that Howdy Price is hiding behind Rogelio like a bully hiding behind a mask to pick on little kids. He plans to beat Rogelio next week and move on to bigger and better things.
Watts beats Ray Rosas with a single knockout blow. After the match, Ray Rosas is distraught. Rosas takes the microphone and says that he told himself that when wrestling stopped being fun anymore, he would not do it any more, and questions whether he is good enough before stating CWFH never put him in a position to succeed. He states that he is always the guy who gets knocked down to get back up every single time, then says that's not good enough any more and that this is goodbye. Jordan Clearwater tries to stop him, and tells Rosas that he, the fans and everyone in the back needs him. He helps Rosas back up, but Rosas says "Screw the fans, screw everyone in the back and screw you!" before punching Clearwater in the face and leaving.
The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK) beat The Millennials (Brendan Devine and Daniel Moon). After the match, The Rocknes Monsters are attacked and decimated by Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend).
Ty Matthews tells us about the second step in Hyperoptimism: serenity. He says the only true path to wellness is a clear mind, and to let one's stresses melt away so they can be a blank canvas upon which he can paint.
Heather Monroe beats Sandra Moone after Halston Boddy distracts the referee so that Heather can hit Sandra with a fan for the win. After the match, Heather Monroe says she has run through every single woman put in front of her and that she is bored. She states that she wants a challenge, and after mentioning that she was not contacted when the NWA Women's Championship was vacated. She challenges NWA Women's Champion Allysin Kay to a match for the title at Red Carpet Rumble.
Double Platinum (Suede Thompson and Chris Bey) beat Wasted Youth (Sketch and Adriel Noctis). After the match, Jamie Iovine states that Double Platinum and The Upper Class still delivers, and that they will continue to dominate until they win all the gold, as they take what they want because they can. Double Platinum then attack Wasted Youth again.
In footage from earlier today, Radzi interviews Cesaro, who says he did not bring his gear for nothing, and is issuing an open challenge to anyone in the NXT UK locker room to face him in the ring tonight.
Noam Dar beats "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks after tripping Banks on the way to hitting Slice of Heaven before hitting the Nova Roller for the win.
Backstage, Radzi interviews Cesaro, then Ilya Dragunov shows up, stares at Cesaro and leaves. He then heads to the ring, takes the microphone and challenges Cesaro.
Cesaro beats Ilya Dragunov. Both men shake hands after the match.
Adrian Street and Miss Linda are seen in the front row.
"Flash" Morgan Webster and Mark Andrews beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) to become the NXT UK Tag Team Champions!
Joe Coffey beats "Bomber" Dave Mastiff in a destructive Last Man Standing Match after kicking a travel case out from Mastiff's grasp at the last second.
Tegan Nox is seen in the front row.
Kay Lee Ray beats Toni Storm to become the NXT UK Women's Champion!
The other two members of Junior are seen in the front row.
Walter retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Tyler Bate. After the match, Tyler Bate stands in the ring with Trent Seven and Pete Dunne.
Don Callis and Scott D'Amore welcome everyone to tonight's show. It is announced that new Knockouts Champion Tessa Blanchard will be here tonight, and she will be defending the title against Gisele Shaw. Also, "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams will face off against New Japan Pro Wrestling's Michael Elgin, and that Sami Callihan will take on Josh Alexander in a steel cage.
Before the next match, Gursinder Singh introduces The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh) in his native language. Rohit Raju says the fans paid to be here while they got paid to be here, and tells the fans that they are nothing and that they should shut up when someone important is talking. He goes on to say that the crowd does not have to like them, but they will respect them, and they will rise to the top by any means necessary under the guidance of Gama Singh.
oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) beat The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh).
Alicia interviews Channing Decker backstage. Decker says everyone knows The Fraternity (Channing Decker and Trent Gibson) loves to have a good time, but there is a time for partying and a time for fighting. He says that all of the hours on the road and in the ring have lead to his shot at cracking into the Impact Wrestling roster, and if Clayton Gainz wants to step up, he will prove to him and everyone else why The Fraternity is eternity.
Channing Decker beats Clayton Gainz despite Gainz spitting a protein drink into Decker's face.
We hear from Sami Callihan, who came into the building and noticed Josh Alexander in an interview, cutting a promo about what he is going to do to him tonight. White it is Alexander's time to step into the spotlight, he is the current state of professional wrestling and is professional wrestling, and nobody can tell him differently as he creates buzz and draws crowd. He tells Alexander to get ready for this Twitter to blow up after his fifteen minutes of fame, as he is a death machine and he will be the one walking out of the steel cage tonight.
We hear from oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) backstage. Dave Crist says they are the best tag team in the world today, and if anyone disagrees, all they have to do is fight them. Jake Crist says The Desi Hit Squad (Rohit Raju and Gursinder Singh) found out first-hand why they are taking over everything.
Before the next match, Pasquale DiPapa tells the fans to show up, and that he is facing the camera because the fans are ugly and he has a lot to say. DiPapa says he is a businessman, and in the last year, he has been watching a lot of Destiny World Wrestling and a lot of Impact Wrestling. He says that he loves what he sees and that they have more talent than anybody else in the world, and he wants to tap into all the talent that is back there. He says that he has been watching one man in particular, and has put his money where his mouth in and has invested in the services of Phil Atlas, whom he brings out.
Phil Atlas beats Greg Osbourne after pinning Osbourne's shoulders to the mat to counter a La Magistral Cradle.
We hear from Channing Decker backstage. He says the fans got him to where he is now, and after all these years, he is thrilled to a victory tonight and to get one step closer to becoming part of the Impact Wrestling roster.
Backstage, Alicia interviews KC Spinelli. Tonight, all she cares about is hereself, as she is tired of holding up the curtain so other women can take her spotlight. She is ready to put the other women of Impact Wrestling on notice and put out Kera Hogan's fire.
Kiera Hogan beats KC Spinelli.
Backstage, we hear from Phil Atlas, who has been at it for 15 years. Lately, he feels like his efforts are never being matched, that he is being overlooked and that nobody is taking him seriously. He has a whole different mindset now, and while it sounds like he is complaining, you cannot ignore hard work, passion, dedication and drive. Atlas says he lives and breathes this, and he wants his piece of the pie and he will be damned if he does not get it.
Backstage, Alicia interviews Aiden Prince. He is ready for his three-way match, and says that everyone either says he is on fire or he lost it for a few years. Before he can say much more, Ace Austin shows up, pulls out an Ace of Spaces, asks him if this is his card, then tells him to check his trunks when Prince says he never picked a card. Aiden Prince finds an Ace of Spades card in his trunks, and says he has a magic trick of his own: making Ace Austin's hopes and dreams disappear.
Aiden Prince beats Ace Austin and Dustin Quicksilver in a three-way match. After the match, it is noticed that Aiden Prince has injured his left leg during the 450 splash (though not mentioned on commentary), and he has to be helped to the back by the referee.
We hear from Kiera Hogan outside of the arena. She says she is setting Canada ablaze and that she has been focused on everything wrestling, and she will do whatever it takes to prove she is worthy of the Knockouts title picture.
Backstage, Alicia interviews Stone Rockwell, who thinks that Holden Albright is hideous and admits he is a little frightened, but a man of adventure always rises to the occasion. He may be a little out of his league,but he smells victory tonight.
Before the next match, Stone Rockwell tries to speak werewolf to Holden Albright, but it does not quite work.
Stone Rockwell beats Holden Albright with an inside cradle after Albright misses big on a reverse senton off the top rope.
Backstage, Alicia interviews Tessa Blanchard. Blanchard says she has done what she said she was going to do, and when she beat Su Yung last night, the landscape of Impact Wrestling has changed. She also mentions that Su Yung has invoked her rematch clause and that the rematch will take place next Thursday. Blanchard says she could have just stayed at home, but that is not her style, and just like her father and grandfather, she is a fighting champion. Tonight, Gisele Shaw will have her opportunity to share the ring with her, but she will learn that while she is beautiful, talented and having a lot going for her, she is not Tessa Blanchard and she will never shine as bright as this diamond.
Tessa Blanchard retains the Impact Wrestling Knockouts Championship against Gisele Shaw.
Backstage, Alicia interviews Michael Elgin. Elgin says there is a lot of things going through his mind, but he takes pride in living in Canada, as does "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams. Elgin says he looked up to Petey Williams, but he worked until his idol became his rival and Petey is his rival tonight. Tonight, it is about who the better man is, and he is putting his money down on himself.
Backstage, Stone Rockwell is dazed as he celebrates his win.
Michael Elgin beats "The Canadian Destroyer" Petey Williams. Both men show respect after the match following a standing ovation.
We see a video package for Eli Drake, and it is announced that Night of the Dummies will be next month's One Night Only.
We see footage from outside of the arena from earlier today where fans sound off on who will win in tonight's Steel Cage Match between Sami Callihan and Josh Alexander.
Backstage, Alicia interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander is focused, and that he cannot look beyond this match, where the winner will face Pete Dunne for the Destiny World Wrestling Championship. He says that he has has what it takes to step up to the world, and tonight, he goes beyond being the best wrestler nobody has ever heard of and he shows the world that he has what it takes to hang with the best.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Sami Callihan in a bloody steel cage match to face Pete Dunne for the Destiny World Wrestling Championship.
Backstage, Sami Callihan simply stares into the camera and shows the blood of Josh Alexander on his . He says that some people consider professional wrestling an athletic competition with wins and losses that focuses on who is the better performer. For him, however, it is not about that, as he makes statements differently by getting other people's blood on his hands. He does not care about wins and losses; instead, he cares about being the last man standing, as oVe can do this for as long as they want to, and he proved it tonight.
Backstage, "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander says he just beat one of the greatest wrestlers int he world in a stel cage match, and he has the gash on his head to prove it. He says that he needs no weapons to get the job done, and all that he thought about what the blood going down into his eyes, as all it took was three seconds to get his shot at Pete Dunne.
