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.
We look back on Kazarian vs. Homicide vs. Shannon Moore in a steel cage match for the vacant TNA X-Division Championship from Lockdown 2010.
We look back on Wendy Choo vs. Xia Brookside for the TNA Knockouts World Championship from last night's show.
We look back on D'Angelo Dinero vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a steel cage match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship from Lockdown 2010.
Before the next match, "The Mecca" Brian Johnson says that the legacy of TNA was built on the back of some of the most innovative performers, some of which have created the best matches in a TNA ring. He says that his opponent is no different and this opponent has a future in which he can really make an impact, then says he will slap him so far upside his head that he will think the ring has six sides. He says that if anyone starts a list of the future of TNA, it begins and ends with him.
"The Mecca" Brian Johnson beats Kuro. During the match, Brian Johnson gets caught using the bottom rope for leverage during a pinfall, and when Johnson argues with the referee, Kuro goes for a ripcord clothesline. Johnson ducks, and Kuro nearly hits the referee. Johnson thumbs Kuro in the eye, then hits The Process for the win.
It is announced that the first half-hour of the show is commercial-free.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody calls out Randy Orton and even takes off his tie and loosens his shirt collar in anticipation for a fight, then eventually asks the fans what they want to talk about. He then talks about how "a champion's champion" was lost in Dory Funk Jr. as well as about his loss to CM Punk at SummerSlam, and admits that he did know that Orton was going to roll into the ring and hit him with an RKO. All of a sudden, CM Punk shows up and heads to the ring. Cody asks Punk if he knew about Orton, and Punk said he did not know. He says that he may not be as mad as Cody about it, but he is still mad, and if Cody wants, they can go kick his ass together. Cody says he needs answers for Orton and that he will kick his ass himself, then gives Punk the ring and heads to the back. Cody says that while they have unfinished business, he needs answers for Orton and that he will kick his ass himself, then gives Punk the ring and heads to the back. As Cody leaves, Punk says "Say when" when it comes to a rematch. Kevin Owens then walks out as Cody makes his way out. Cody hands Owens a microphone as Owens heads to the ring, and Owens and Punk have a staredown in the center of the ring where they speak to each other, then General Manager Nick Aldis shows up. Owens and Punk tell Aldis they have things handed, and Aldis watches from ringside before Owens tells Punk that he has wanted to face him for the last seventeen months while there was a possibility he could never wrestle again. He says that people have told him that Punk has changed and that he has never bought it, and thinks that Punk is looking past him towards a rematch with Cody, which he says proves him right about Punk. Punk says that his arrogance is what got him to where he was at and that he understands why people may not like why he calls himself the best in the world, then says that he backs it up. At this point, a group of referees are watching from ringside along with Aldis as Punk says that Owens has not appreciated his arrogance, as nobody benefitted from what he did in WWE more than Owens. Owens says he has not been world champion in ten years and that he has pictured winning it again in his head, and now, he not only gets to win the title, but he gets to humble Punk and beat his ass to get it. Punk says it is good to have impossible dreams and that he dreams so high it scares him, then says Owens should be scared and maybe a little more grateful, as if it were not for him, he would still be working a nine-to-five job he hates and still on the indies. Owens says he should be thankful for the trail Punk paved for people like him, but says he should also thank Punk for showing what not to do, what not to become and how not to treat those around him. He says that some people's egos become inflated when they call themselves the best in the world, and states that Punk must be lonely on the pedestal he has put himself on, then thanks him for showing how not to become "a miserable piece of shit like [Punk]." Aldis and the referees step in as Punk and Owens both shove each other.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte says that when Jade Cargill first showed up, she saw somebody who wanted to be the top girl. She then says that tonight, she is fighting for Alexa Bliss, and says that Jade Cargill has her spotlight and that she will kick her ass in it. Charlotte also says that if Cargill has the guts, she will face her alone.
Backstage, Trick Williams tells Baron Corbin that he will get his rematch and that Corbin is only champion because he cheated. He says that Corbin does not have what it takes to beat him, and that he will beat him down tonight.
Before the next match, Baron Corbin shows up on a motorcycle.
Baron Corbin retains the WWE United States Championship against Trick Williams after using the title as a weapon on the outside behind the referee's back.
Backstage, Sami Zayn congratulates General Manager Nick Aldis on a good try against Gunther, then says he would be #1 contender for the WWE Championship had he not found CM Punk and added Gunther and Kevin Owens at the last minutes. Owens shows up, and tells Aldis he wants his title match on August 21st in Toronto, Ontario, Canada before Aldis leaves to leave things between Sami and Owens. Sami says he is happy for Owens, but says Owens' return came at his expense. Owens admits that is true, and says that Sami would have done the same thing. Sami says he would love to see Owens as champion over Punk, and offers to help him. Owens says he will handle Punk himself, and Sami tells Owens that he will not stop coming for what he wants just because it is the same thing Owens wants.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Baron Corbin. Corbin says he is not the underdog here and that he already has a championship upon his return, and hopes that everyone who doubted him feels stupid. He then says that Trick Williams will never take his title again and that nobody in the locker room will step to him for the title. This leads to Carmelo Hayes showing up, jumping Corbin, and telling Corbin that he will face him for the United States Championship next week in his hometown of Boston, Massachusetts.
Chelsea Green heads to the ring for a champion's celebration. Chelsea thanks the fans for sticking with her and pledging their allegiance, as they are a huge part of the reason why she walked out of SummerSlam as Interim WWE Women's Champion. After thanking herself for being the reason everyone is here, she also thanks Tiffany Stratton, who shows up and heads to the ring. She apologizes for what happened at SummerSlam, saying their friendship is stronger than that, then raises a toast to strong female friendship. Tiffany says she wants to talk to Chelsea about something when Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up. Jacy Jayne says that if it were not for Tiffany, she would be Interim WWE Women's Champion, and Lainey Reid says that Fatal Influence would be draped in gold like they were meant to be. Fallon Henley takes offense to Chelsea Green not only representing SmackDown, but thinking she deserves this. Jacy says they are not here to ruin Chelsea's moment after Chelsea tells Fatal Influence to put a pin in it, and tells Tiffany that she plans on taking the Women's United States Championship from her and that she might as well put the final nail in the coffin after Chelsea ruined her hopes of being "Tiffy Two-Titles." Tiffany gives Jacy a Women's United States title shot, but only if she and Chelsea get a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships. Jacy accepts, and calls for a referee to head to the ring.
Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships against Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton After the match, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) attack Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax grabs the Interim WWE Women's Championship to hold it up over a downed Chelsea.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Damian Priest, who is irritated with The MFTs' (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) actions last week. He then says that he and R-Truth are not afraid, then The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and state they will be double champions. R-Truth shows up and says he and Priest will defend the WWE World Tag Team Championships against them and The MFT's. The War Raiders leave after looking forward to beating both The MFT's and the champs, then Damian Priest shows disappointment with General Manager Nick Aldis not mentioning the AAA World Tag Team Championships.
Randy Orton heads to the ring. Before Orton can speak, he is interrupted by "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, and Orton rolls out of the ring as soon as Cody slides in. Cody tells Orton that it has been one hundred days and that he knows it must end in the ring, and he tells Orton to get in the ring. Orton teases getting in the ring, but backs off as General Manager Nick Aldis shows up with referees. Cody says he knows Orton answers to nobody, but Orton still owes him an explanation. Orton says he owes Cody nothing, saying that Cody asked for this when he asked for the very best version of Randy Orton before calling him a "cocky, arrogant son-of-a-bitch." He says he did just that, and Cody beat him in the middle of the ring. He congratulates Cody for doing that, but in the middle of that moment, he felt something snap, and the voices came back more clearly than in his entire career and told him to put Cody down. Orton then realized that the best version of him would not bring him his fifteenth world title, yet his worst version will, and he does not care who he has to beat to get it. He knows he will not take it from Cody, however, and he will ensure that Cody will never be WWE Champion again.Cody says he is not held to the standard of the championship anymore and that he does not have to be "the damn good guy" anymore, and tells Orton that he is the last legend left in WWE before asking Orton "Who kills you?"
Backstage, Sami Zayn tells a planking Johnny Gargano as well as Candice LeRae his problems. As Sami mentions telling CM Punk how much of a fraud he really is, Candice lets Sami know that Punk is around. Punk has no idea what is going on, then says that Kevin Owens has the guts to say what he has to say about him to his face. Sami says Punk is a fraud, and says that if his left hand was not broken, he would break his face. Punk says he wouldn't, because he would have if he could do it in Chicago, Illinois. He then tells Sami to go to the back of the line.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill, B-Fab and "Michin" Mia Yim. B-Fab says they do not care what Charlotte Flair has to say and that Charlotte is nothing compared to Cargill, and Michin says Charlotte is jealous of Cargill for being everything Charlotte is not, and that Cargill just needs a title around her waist. Cargill says this is business as usual, and that she will put an end to the disrespect by beating Charlotte's ass.
We hear from Nikki Bella, who says she tried to be supportive and that she worked so hard only to have WrestleMania taken away from her, and while the call she made to Paige worked and Paige's career was revitalized, Paige repaid her by losing the women's tag titles. She says that Paige failed her and Brie Bella when she failed to win back the tag titles, and blames Paige for Brie's shoulder injury. She then says that she will make Paige feel her sister Brie's pain and make Paige's life pure misery.
We hear from Shinsuke Nakamura. He says that The MFT's (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) think they have evolved with a new leader, but they still have past enemies. He says The MFT's need to remember who he is, not who they are, and says he is back and that he will not be alone. Nakamura says he is starting a war and that he is no longer a one-man army, and that he and his new ally make it clear who are warriors and who are just pawns, and that The MFT's are running out of time.
Charlotte Flair beats Jade Cargill. During the match, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab show up, and B-Fab distracts the referee while Michin pulls Charlotte out of the Figure Eight. Alexa Bliss shows up for the first time since suffering an arm injury with Lilly, then the lights go out. When they come back on, Tatum Paxley is on the top of a ring post, and she hits Michin and B-Fab with a cross body. Charlotte soon hits a Natural Selection off the top rope for the win.
Tony Schiavone introduces "Hangman" Adam Page and Samoa Joe for a face-to-face meeting before their AEW World Championship match at WrestleDream to start tonight's show. Hangman is introduced first, followed by Joe. Hangman says there has been six years of Dynamite in AEW history and that in those six years, he has won, he has lost, he has committed arson, he has dressed as the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man, and he may have been proposed to, but he has never been more confused as he was when Joe lost his composure with him after he volunteered to fight with him and Powerhouse Hobbs to beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir), and after they won, Joe lost it, even sucker punching him in the face when security got involved. Hangman admits that he was confused, but that he was not confused for long, because Joe looked him in the and yelled to him "You never beat me" and that he looked at the AEW World Championship and decided that he wanted it. He says that Joe has been angry with himself and distracted from what is important in professional wrestling, then tells Joe that while he will get his chance at WrestleDream, he is only getting it because he owes him after ensuring that the fight for the AEW World Championship at All In was a fair one, which he thanks Joe for. Hangman admits that with help like that, no one - much less himself - could have won, but the repayment for his gratitude stops there. He tells Joe that he will have the chance to win the title at WrestleDream, but he will not just let Joe take it from him. Joe tells the fans that everything Hangman has said is true, but since they are talking about uncomfortable truth, he will tell a few of his own. Joe says that when he stares across the ring, his problem is not with Hangman being the champion, but that Hangman is not what he considers "the pinnacle of professional wrestling" and is instead "a pretender." Joe says Hangman would not be AEW World Championship unless the timely intervention of The Opps (Joe, Hobbs, "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata) assured that, and that week after week, nobody has had Hangman's back but The Opps, and if they did not, Hangman would not be "the man" right now. Joe admits he is surprised that this did not happen sooner, as he has forgotten who he was and was so bloodlusted with going after The Death Riders that he forgot about the man who called himself the champion, and that Hangman "is no champion." Joe says Hangman may have the "fighting champion" hustle, but he provided the opportunity and he is collecting on what is owed. Joe then says that what is standing in front of him is "a fraud" and that he is here to check him, and that he will beat, break and torture Hangman, who will get his licks in, get his fight back, give his best effort and try to be the man that he says he is before he chokes him unconscious, takes his belt, and shows him who he really is as Hangman knows his places and provides the world with a true champion. Hangman asks why he has to explain to tough guys like Joe that the proof of who he is does not stand in their opinion of him, but when the bell rings, and while Joe may beat his ass for a while at WrestleDream, but for every shot Joe gives him, he will give Joe two back. If Joe locks him in the Coaquina Clutch, he will not tap again, and that the match will be in his favor for every second that ticks in their match, as Joe can not outlast him. He says that when the match is over and Joe is on his back having been beaten as fairly as possible, he hopes Joe brings the same energy as he did at All In to stand up, shake his hand, look him in the eye and know that he is the champion of the world.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Alicia Atout interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Tomohiro Ishii, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Briscoe says the word of the day is "multifacetification," for tonight, they have a big night as well as a big week, as Willow Nightingale will be teaming with JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) on Collision and there is no doubt that they will get the job done. As for tonight, Kyle O'Reilly will face "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and beat his ass for attacking Hologram, which he says will not go unpunished. O'Reilly says that he despises any other man named Kyle and tells the fans to cheer for Kyle, because if he does not hear even one "Let's go, Kyle" chant, he is going to lose it. Roderick Strong tells O'Reilly to bring the TNT Championship home. Brisco also proclaims that Orange Cassidy is "freshly back" and will be reviving his rivalry with PAC and giving him the beating that he "truly, rightfully deserves," and that Tomohiro Ishii will take on Jon Moxley in what will be "a slobberknocker" and that Ishii will "drop bombs" on Moxley. Orange then has everyone put their hands out, which everyone but Roderick Strong - including Alicia Atout - takes part in.
Jon Moxley beats Tomohiro Ishii by submission with the Bulldog Choke.
Renee Paquette interviews The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) as they knock on Tony Khan's door. Nicholas says he is desperate for a money match, and Matthew says that they have two tickets to watch Jurassic Express' return match later tonight.
We see a video package for "Timeless" Toni Storm vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's World Championship at WrestleDream.
The Hurt Syndicate (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin) beat The Demand (Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) in a Street Fight.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Don Callis Family. Don Callis says his family is smarter than everyone else and that no strategy is necessary, then demands that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander destroy Kota Ibushi on Collision. He also calls Kyle O'Reilly is an irritant and such a mark for "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher that he neamed himself after Kyle. Callis also stats that Brodido will not get a shot at the Unified Championship, and Rocky "Azucar" Romero brags about Hechicero ripping Bandido's shoulder out of its socket. Callis says that "The Alpha" Konouske Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada will work together like a well-oiled machine, and after they win tonight, the family will roll into WrestleDream and win the AEW World Championship to claim all of the gold.
Jurassic Express ("Jungle" Jack Perry and Luchasaurus) beat KM and Orion. During the match, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) are seen on the upper-left corner of the crowd on the hard cam. After the match, The Young Bucks attack Jurassic Express, and kick Luchasaurus in the groin as he goes for a double choke slam before hitting him with an EVP-Trigger. Nicholas then challenges Jurassic Express to a match against The Young Bucks at WrestleDream before hitting Jack Perry with a TK Driver.
Backstage, we hear from The Death Riders (Jon Moxley, Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, PAC, Daniel Garcia, Marina Shafir). PAC says that he is looking for a snack to whet his appetite and that he will outwrestle and outclass Orange Cassidy before making his suffer, then move upwards and outwards as The Death Riders have ambition that far outweighs the likes of Orange. Wheeler says he and Orange used to be good friends and that tonight will hurt him almost as much as it will Orange, but if The Death Riders are to elevate AEW to as high as it can be, then they must "trim the fat and cut the shit" and separate the winners from the losers. Garcia says it is not about wins and losses, and that they see a lot of losers and that winning is a choice. He says that The Death Riders will keep winning, because that is what they do.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Kyle O'Reilly. After the match, Lance Archer goes for a choke slam on O'Reilly, but Roderick Strong and Tomohiro Ishii get in the ring. Rocky "Azucar" Romero evens the numbers game before Mark Briscoe shows up and cleans house. Fletcher and Briscoe almost come to blows, but they stop themselves, and Fletcher leaes the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Don Callis, "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher and Lance Archer. Fletcher says that he has Mark Briscoe's number on any given day and that he has beaten Briscoe twice. When it is announces that Briscoe will face Fletcher for the TNT Championship at WrestleDream, Fletcher is aghast, and he, Callis and Archer leave.
We hear from Sammy Guevara and The Beast Mortos. Guevara says that Eddie Kingston did not win against Dralistico; he just survived. He then says that Eddie will face Mortos on Collision and tells Eddie to say his prayers and tell his family that he loves them, because The Beast Mortos will be the end of him. We then hear from Eddie Kingston and Hook. Eddie says he beat Dralistico because of Guevara, and now Guevara is going to get Mortos' ass kicked.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Don Callis Family ("The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita and "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada) beats Brodido (Bandido and Brody King) in a Double Jeopardy Elimination Match for a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships after Bandido's shoulder injury leaves him unable to perform the 21-Plex and Okada tags himself in to hit Bandido with the Rainmaker, leaving Takeshita in a better position to knock Brody King off the ring apron with a knee.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Willow Nightingale and JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight). Speedball says it blows his mind that people who call themselves the greatest tag team of all time can grab a microphone and make excuses for their horrible actions, which is why JetSpeed will always respect people who stand up to bullies like Willow Nightingale. Jet says he had Dax looking up at the lights and questions if FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) are top guys when they have to take shortcuts to win. Willow says that regardless of whoever is at ringside, it will be three-on-three, and Knight tells Stokely Hathaway to get another track suit.
Backstage, we hear from Stokely Hathaway and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler). Stokely admits that he has a smidge of respect for JetSpeed ("Speedball" Mike Bailey and "The Jet" Kevin Knight) for stepping into the ring with the greatest tag team today, but he does not respect Willow, saying that Dax would have beaten Knight if it were not for Willow. He says he does not need hoes when he has "two bad bitches" who hate Willow Nightingale just as much as he does: Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne. Penelope says that she and Megan bring beauty and power personified, and Megan says that she brings balance before telling Willow that smiles and positivity do not make her a hero, as she does not stand a chance in any universe where she walks. Stokely tells JetSpeed that they do not stand a chance either, and on Collision, they will put JetSpeed and Willow in their place.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Brodido (Bandido and Brody King). Bandido says he is not making excuses for tonight's loss, and says he costs them the match. Brody King says Bandido is the one to say "never stop fighting" and that they will never stop fighting, and at WrestleDream, they will continue to be tag team champions.
Orange Cassidy beats PAC. During the match, PAC leads Orange Cassidy out of the ring and into the stands, where he hits Orange with a piledriver only to be handcuffed to a barricade by his ankle by Darby Allin. PAC frees himself and dives back into the ring in time, but Orange Cassidy wins with a roll-up. After the match, Darby satres down PAC from the stands. PAC goes after Darby only to be blinded with pepper spray. Wheeler Yuta charges at Darby only to be thrown over the announce table, then Darby pulls out a stun gun and keeps Claudio Castagnoli and Daniel Garcia at bay. Claudio and Garcia have to keep Moxley away from Darby, as does Marina Shafir. Darby tries to light a Molotov concktail, but he is taken down by security before he can light it up. Darby is restrained as The Death Riders (Moxley, Claudio, Yuta, Garcia, Shafir) are kept back.
Trick Williams heads to the ring to start tonight's show. He says that KC Navarro cost him a win last week and that he will take care of that later tonight, then mentions his match with Moose - who he calls a bobblehead - and proclaims that he will beat Moose. Trick says that he is not hard to find and that he will be searching and smacking some people in the front row, then Moose shows up and heads to the ring. Moose has a staredown with Trick, then takes the microphone and htis Trick in the head with it when Trick asks if he took offense to being called "a bobblehead." Trick escapes the ring before Moose can hit him with a Spear.
Backstage, Gabby LaSpisa reintroduces Gia Miller, who thanks Gabby for covering for her and thanks the fans for reaching out to her. Gia then sends a message to Tessa Blanchard, saying that she and everyone else has put up with her for far too long, and if Tessa puts her hands on her again, she will "fucking kill [her]." She dismisses Gabby, then interviews Joe Hendry, who says that Mustafa Ali heads behind other people, including his Secret Service, then says there are no secrets in TNA and that Mustafa will believe in Joe Hendry after tonight.
Backstage, Mike Santana meets with Sami Callihan and accepts his challenge for Emergence. The Northern Armory shows up, and Eric Young says Sami Callihan should walk off into the sunset before calling Santana "the failed TNA hero." He says that TNA needs a cleanse and that Santana's time is closer than he thinks. Sami stands between Santana and Eric and tells Eric to leave before things get out of hand.
Frankie Kazarian shows up with a piece of paper allowing him to be on commentary in his hands and guests on commentary for the next match.
Jake Something vs. Steve Maclin for the TNA International Championship ends in a double count-out when both men keep brawling on the outside and refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, security shows up to separate both men, but Steve Maclin takes out Jake Something and all of security with a dive over the top rope, and that only keeps the brawl going briefly.
Backstage, Steph de Lander and Mance Warner knock on Director of Authority Santino Marella's door only to find out he is not in the office. They then enter the room.
Backstage, we hear from Cedric Alexander, who talks about how he has always wanted to be a TNA X Division Champion. He says that Leon Slater is not yet in his prime while he himself is exactly in his prime, and that he will soon be the next X Division Champion.
Before the next match, The Personal Concierge George Iceman says that he had a whole speech ready for Kingston, Rhode Island, but they do not deserve it because they suck.
Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee beat The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance).
Per the Bioflex Injury Report, KC Navarro is out for a dislocated knee and will need time off for recovery. The Home Town Man is out due to multiple contusions and bruised ribs. Joe Hendry and Mustafa Ali are 100% medically cleared for tonight's main event.
Backstage, Director of Authority Santino Marella and NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace walk in on Steph de Lander and Mance Warner making out.
Backstage, Ash by Elegance get irritated with The Elegance Brand (The Personal Concierge George Iceman, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) for losing before her big Knockouts World title match, then says she needs to focus on Jacy Jayne and tells them to leave.
It's time for The Fir$t Cla$$ Penthouse. Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) re-introduce themselves as AJ Francis declares this an "emergency edition" of the segment. KC Navarro says that they have not only failed to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships, but he has re-injured his knee and has torn his ACL, and that he must get surgery. AJ Francis then replaces KC Navarro with Rich Swann, who has not been seen in almost a year. Rich Swann shows up and says it feels so wonderful to be back, as he gets to help AJ Francis turn TNA into "TNAJ Francis." AJ Francis then kicks KC Navarro out of Fir$t Cla$$, saying that he was always a substitute and a back-up, but KC Navarro says he has busted his ass for ten years to get to TNA, and reminds AJ Francis of the many times he died on a sword for him, including to try to win the TNA World Tag Team Championships. AJ Francis says he has been carrying "165 pounds of dead weight" for months now and has cost him and Rich Swann championships, then calls KC Navarro "a loser" before he and Swann kick Navarro's crutches out from under him. AJ Francis then says he is glad Navarro tore his ACL, then tells him to get off his stage before he gets thrown off. Navarro leaves after Swann tells him that he never deserved to be in TNA.
Ash by Elegance beats Jacy Jayne by disqualification after Ash is attacked from behind by Masha Slamovich. Jacy Jayne retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship. After the match, Jacy attacks Masha Slamovich, and Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx show up and join in. This leads to Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance showing up and evening up the numbers game. Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee also jump in on the brawl, as does The IInspiration (Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee). Brookside, Lei Ying Lee, masha Slmaovich and The IInspiration end up standing tall in the ring.
Backstage, we hear from The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy). Matt Hardy says they will be defending the TNA World Tag Team Championships against a team for the very first time, and that Director of Authority Santino Marella will soon announce who it is. He says their confidence is at an all-time high now that they are one of the greatest tag teams of all time, and that is is their job to make TNA the place to be for tag team wrestling. Jeff says they are building something bigger than TNA: a tag team legacy that is immortalized.
Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up. He announces that at Emergence, Steve Maclin will defend the TNA International Championship against Jake Something in a no count-outs, no disqualification match, and that Mike Santana and Sami Callihan will go one-on-one. He also announces that at Emergence, Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Jazmyn Nyx), The IInspiration(Jessie McKay and Cassie Lee), the team of Lei Ying Lee and The Elegance Brand (Heather by Elegance and M by Elegance) will be in a four-way tag team match for the TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Championships. Santino then brings out The Nemeths ("The Wanted Man" Nic and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth), then announces that they will not be the ones to face The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) at Emergence due to their recent actions and are hereby suspended. Instead, The Hardys will be defending against The Rascalz (Myron Reed and Zachary Wentz). Ryan Nemeth threatens to sue, then finds out that he will be facing The Home Town Man at Emergence.
Mustafa Ali beas Joe Hendry. During the match, Tasha Steelz pulls the referee out of the ring after Hendry hits the Standing Ovation, and The Great Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) soon double-team Hendry so that Mustafa Ali can go for a top rope 450 splash. Hendry avoids it and fends Mustafa and The Great Hands off, and a second referee shows up to make the count only for Hendry to get a near-fall. Hendry goes for the Standing Ovation, but Tasha Steelz grabs at Hendry. This distracts the referee to the point that Agent Zero is able to hit a big boot on Hendry, and Mustafa Ali hits the top rope 450 splash and gets the win.
Bandido beats Gringo Loco in a ROH World Championship Proving Ground Match.
Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh beat Hunter Holdcraft and GPA.
We hear from Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson. Johnson says they have been on a roll, and Christian says it is time to take it to the next level and go for the ROH World Tag Team Championships.
Athena and Billie Starkz beat Missa Kate and Laynie Luck by submission.
It is announced that "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes will need a double knee replacement following his Chicago Street Fight with "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher for the TNT Championship on last week's Collision.
Volador Jr., Magnus and Rugido beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, we hear from QT Marshall, who says that Paul Walter Hauser is still talking about him and calls him "a fan." He says this is about Hauser, not him, takling about how he is a wrestling guy when he is nothing more than an egomaniac. He says that he gets paid to fight, not to play pretend, and invites him to next week's show so they can settle what he calls a misunderstanding once and for all.
Mascara Dorada and Mistico beat Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson by submission.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
MJF beats Kyle Fletcher in an AEW American Championship Eliminator Match. During the match, Don Callis throws a screwdriver to Kyle Fletcher and distracts the referee, but Fletcher throws the screwdriver away. MJF hits a low blow, a mocking Kangaroo Kick and a sheer drop brainbuster. After the match, Will Ospreay runs to the ring after finding out road crates blocked the door from where he watched the match.. MJF then blasts referee Paul Turner in the face with the American Championship, then lays out Fletcher with the Dynamite Diamond Ring. MJF then bloodies Fletcher's forehead and says the blood is on Ospreay's hand, then proceeds to hit Fletcher with the Tiger Driver '91. As MJF calls for the move, Ospreay runs into the ring, and MJF flees through the crowd. Ospreay then calls for medical help for Ospreay.
"The Glamour" Mariah May beats Viva Van. After the match, Mariah May is handed a gift, which ends up being a picture of "Timeless" Toni Storm hugging Mariah May. On the back of the picture, it says "DIE MARIAH DIE." Mariah is then attacked from behind by Toni, but Mariah fights back. Mariah is about to use a white high-heeled shoe as a weapon, but Toni wrestles it away, and referees and security stop Toni from using it against Mariah as they try to stop the brawl.
We see footage of "Scapegoat" Jack Perry looking at footage of Darby Allin before smashing all the monitors with a hammer.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says that "Scapegoat" Jack Perry has had every excuse not to show on TV, but has to show up at All In.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith with the cross arm breaker. After the match, Big Bill attacks Shibata from behind, and Chris Jericho joins in. Hook runs into the ring, and The Learning Tree is forced to retreat.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Orange Cassidy, who says that he will still have his match and has found some "local boys" who are willing to team with him.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Hangman" Adam Page. Hangman says there has been one thing and one man that he wants to leave nothing but the ashes of his pride, but others have gotten in his way and justice delayed is justice denied. He says that he will soon have what he wants.
In footage from earlier today, Jim Ross is seen interviewing Swerve Strickland in a sit-down interview. Swerve says that the path to the World Championship means the world to him and has changed him as an individual. He says that if you aren't allowed in when you knock on the door long enough, you must make noise. As for Bryan Danielson, it is all about his legacy for him, and that he needs something to wake up in the morning for and to fight for. Swerve says he is in the driver's seat now and that he controls the narrative, and that this not only worries Danielson, but everyone else. He also says he does not care much about Danielson. He says that people love to brag about the pain they can induce, then asks what happens when nothing works because their body cannot work. Swerve then says he will beat Danielson at All In, as his legacy belongs to him now.
Orange Cassidy's tag team partners for the next match are revealed to be FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler), who show up with sunglasses and denim jackets (with Harwood wearing Bret Hart-style shades).
Orange Cassidy and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat Roderick Strong, Rush and The Beast Mortos in a trios match. (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly were Orange Cassidy's partners for the match, but were unable to make it due to travel issues.) After the match, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) show up, but Max Caster's microphone fails to work. Dax Harwood says he has all the respect in the world for what The Acclaimed have done for AEW as security shows up, and then says that he wants a fight. Security gets between both teams as they try to brawl.
Backstage, we hear from The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne, Killswitch, Mama Wayne). Christian Cage says that The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) and The Bang Bang Gang ("Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) are wanting the World Trios titles, and that he has made some calls and talked to some people and that both teams will face off to become #1 contenders. Christian says that he has also raised the stakes, as the winners will face The Patriarchy for the World Trios Championships at All In. He also says that he will be special guest referee for the #1 contenders' match at Collision, as both teams will squabble and will be in need of a father figure.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Jeff Jarrett in an Anything Goes Match after hitting Jarrett with a metal folding chair with the Busaiku Knee. After the match, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat raises both Danielson and Jarrett's hands, and Danielson and Jarrett show a post-match sign of respect before Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana arrive. Swerve says everyone just witnessed three legends of wrestling on TBS, and names himself one of them instead of Danielson as he says that they have defined pro wrestling on the TBS Network. He then says that unlike him, Danielson has never been a world champion on TBS, and that the only thing standing in the way of that is. He says Danielson is one of the best of all time, and that it will be an honor to beat and retire him and make his legacy his. He also says that he will not hesitate to take that killshot, and that if Jarrett has left him wobbling, then he can imagine what he will do to him. Swerve then decides he wants a warm-up match, and proposes that he step in the ring with Wheeler Yuta. Swerve says he wants Danielson to have a front row seat when he shows that he is the most dangerous man in AEW.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up to start tonight's show. Cody Rhodes says he has had both the honor and the misery of not only standing across from Brock as well as surviving him, but admits he did not expect him to shake his hand in a sign of respect. When chatting with his mother this morning, his mother told him that Brock Lesnar acknowledged him, and now, he feels on top of the world and feels like he can beat anybody in the world. All of a sudden, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up. Rollins remembers Cody being the first person to get in his face when he mentioned the future of the World Heavyweight Championship, and states that if Cody feels like he can beat anyone in the world, then they can put that feeling to the test. Suddenly, The Judgment Day - minus Finn Balor - show up, and Priest and Rhea tell Rollins that The Judgment Day run Raw before Priest says that they have been sweeping up championships and that he is the workhorse. He also says that Dominik will be defending his title later this week, then Dom gets booed after one word before Finn Balor runs out from out of nowhere and attacks Rollins from behind. Sami Zayn runs in to even the numbers during the ensuing brawl, and he, Cody and Rollins come out on top. This leads to Cody challenging The Judgment Day to a six-man tag match, but Rollins does not seem to want to be part of this.
In backstage footage from earlier today, WWE official Adam Pearce is talking to Ricochet when Chad Gable, Matt Riddle and Tommaso Ciampa show up. Pearce puts all four men in a Fatal 4-Way Match where the winner faces Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Chad Gable beats Tommaso Ciampa, Matt Riddle and Ricochet in a Fatal 4-Way Match to face Gunther for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. After the match, Chad Gable celebrates with his family and carries his son around the ring.
Backstage, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows his dissatisfaction towards "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for making decisions for him and forcing him to team up. Sami says he does not expect Rollins and Cody to solve their problems overnight, but they have dealt with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) for months and they have to deal with them once and for all and Cody and Rollins have to move past this. Cody says "I'm cool," as does Rollins, but Rollins still seems reluctant.
Backstage, The Miz finds out that he has to wait for LA Knight to finish his photoshoot. The Miz is furious.
Shinsuke Nakamura beats "Big" Bronson Reed after Bronson Reed misses with the Tsunami and Nakamura hits the Kinshasa twice, one to the back of the neck and again to the face.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Raquel Rodriguez finds out from WWE official Adam Pearce that she is not yet medically cleared after what Rhea Ripley, and is consoled by Indi Hartwell and Candice LeRae.
Backstage, Maxxine Dupri is met by Ludwig Kaiser, who wants to congratulate Chad Gable and let him now that Gunther looks forward to wiping the mat with him, then says he has kept his eye on Maxxine for some time and lets her know that some people are just better and that Alpha Academy (Gable, Otis, Maxxine) is the worst. Maxxine slaps Kaiser when he makes fun of Otis, then Otis confronts Kaiser and challenges him to a match, which Kaiser accepts before saying he will seen Maxxine later.
Becky Lynch heads to the ring. Becky says that she is so close to the end and that she has been fighting, talking, scratching, winning, losing, overcoming obstacles and failing, and while she is becoming tired and weary, she is looking forward to ending this charade when she gets her rematch with Trish Stratus. As she looks forward to having a one-on-one match with Trish with no interference, especially from Zoey Stark, Zoey shows up and says that this has been over for long enough, as she and Trish have both beaten Becky. She claims that Becky is scared of her and left her balls back home, and Becky tells Zoey that she is too good for her good and that she is with Trish because she wants it easy but is too stupid to realize Trish has taken her in the wrong direction. Zoey says she plays second fiddle to no one and that she is very good at what she does, and chalks everything up to Becky being jealous of Trish picking her because she is the fastest-rising star and the baddest woman in the locker room. All of a sudden, "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and brags about driving "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey out of WWE when Becky tells Shayna that she looks rough, and admits that while she was not invited, she wants to know who the baddest is between her and Zoey. Zoey calls Shayna "the baddest punching bag of all time," then threatens to drive her out of WWE like Shayna did Ronda if she keeps stepping up to her. Becky sees a fight between Shayna and Zoey coming, and asks WWE official Adam Pearce to make the match official. WWE official Adam Pearce shows up and does just that while bringing out a referee.
Backstage, JD McDonagh is speaking with Finn Balor when Damian Priest shows up wanting to talk. Priest wants to know what is going on with Finn Balor not sticking to the plan, and Finn accuses Priest of sticking to the plan at SummerSlam. Priest says that despite his help, Finn lost, but Finn says he lost because of his help. Priest tells Finn he is crowding him, but Finn says the contract is crowding both of them. Rhea Ripley gets between Finn and Priest and reasons with them, and says they need to be on the same page so they can run Raw. McDonagh thinks the contract is getting between Finn and Priest and that they need to get with it.Priest gets angry, but Rhea tells Priest not to listen to McDonagh.
Becky Lynch watches from the announce table - and drinks lemonade - for the next match.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Zoey Stark.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Shinsuke Nakamura, who says he is tired of people getting in his way, and tonight, he won. He says that from now on, he carves his won path. All of a sudden, JD McDonagh is seen attacking Sami Zayn.
Ludwig Kaiser beats Otis after Giovanni Vinci tries to stop the Caterpillar and Gunther shows up to attack Otis behind the referee's back. After the match, Imperium (Gunther, Kaiser, Vinci) attacks Otis, but they scatter when Chad Gable runs into the ring.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin"" Rollins at the trainer's room. Rollins says that even though Sami wants to go, he cannot be cleared. Shinsuke Nakamura shows up and offers to replace Sami on their team tonight, and Rollins accepts.
The Miz heads to the ring. Miz says he came to Raw to find someone whom everyone loves in LA Knight taking priority over him, and says that when he came to WWE a long time ago, he was taught respect for those who came before. He says that LA Knight has neither introduced himself or shook his head, and states that he is sick and tired of the disrespect from the new crop of talent when LA Knight shows up. Knight says they got a great introduction at the SummerSlam battle royal, then has the fans introduce him before offering to shake his hand. Miz says "No," saying Knight does not deserve to shake his hand, for he has seen new people ride his coattails. He says that new arrivals take everything away from him before calling LA Knight a flash in the pan and the flavor of the months, and that the fans will love him and think he is it for the next five months while he is really "an Attitude Era fanboy" cosplaying in his ring. Knight says he has no problem with Miz, but warns Miz not to make this personal. Miz says he takes his career personally like he has been for the last twenty years, and asks what Knight has done in that time. Knight says that for the last twenty years, he has made himself a dangerous man, clawing and scratching and doing all he needs to do from the outside looking in and looking for an opening while the wrong horses - including Miz - have been bet on. He says Miz only had a twenty-year head start only because he was safe while he himself is not a person to be messed with, and yet Miz won every championship he could. He says that if Miz wants to make this personal, he can make Miz a stepping stone on the way to the main event. Miz says he is the main event and that Knight is not on his level, and Knight dares Miz to prove him wrong. Miz takes off his suit jacket, then fakes leaving before throwing the jacket at Knight and hitting a cheap shot. Miz goes for the Skull Crushing Finale, but Knight counters with the Blunt Force Trauma.
In footage from earlier today, The Viking Raiders (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla) declare that the gods have called to them and that they have issued an open challenge.
The Viking Raiders' (Ivar, Erik, Valhalla) open challenge is answered by The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods), who have not been seen in months.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beat The Viking Raiders' (Ivar and Erik).
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Becky Lynch when "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler shows up and tells Becky she did not need her help tonight or ever and that she has a whole list of scores to settle and that she is coming for her sooner rather than later.
Backstage, Jackie Redmond interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Kofi says it feels good to be back and that The Viking Raiders forgot that they are the gods of the tag team division, and Woods says they are back to put some positivity back in the division and become tag team champs.
It is announced that Sonya Deville has suffered a torn ACL and that she will be out indefinitely. As a result, new WWE Women's Tag Team Champions will have to be crowned.
Before the next match, Rhea Ripley is attacked by Raquel Rodriguez, and multiple officials including Adam Pearce as well as Candice LeRae and Indi Hartwell have to stop it.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Seth "Freakin'" Rolins and Shinsuke Nakamura beat The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio) after Sami Zayn attacks Priest for using the Money In The Bank Briefcase as a weapon and Rollins keeps Balor from doing the same before Cody hits Cross Rhodes for the win. After the match, Cody and Rollins shake hands after Sami Zayn plays peacemaker. All of a sudden, Nakamura hits Rollins with a Kinshasa to end the show.
This week on Raw Talk: LA Knight! Ludwig Kaiser! The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods)!
The Institution (Jack Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John) beat Big Hoss, Miggy Rose, Michael Hopkins and Dom Kubrick in an eight-man tag match.
Backstage, Jack Famer interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks, who says that he is excited to take on "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and prove he is more than capable of handling United Wrestling Network gold.
Jordan Cruz beats Vinnie Massaro.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews JD Drake, who says that the Television Championship means as much as, if not more than, the World Championship where he comes from and that it carries a different stigma than anything else on the planet. He says that the men he grew up with fought for the telvision title more than anything and that he will take Papo Esco back in time in their match, as the Television Championship is made for workhorses.
"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks by disqualification after Zicky Dice puts the referee in front of him to block the Roundhouse Rhythm. When EJ Sparks checks on the referee, the referee disqualifies him.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie). After Danny Limelight says that he will take on anyone from anywhere, a representative from United Wrestling Network shows up and says Danny has proven one of the biggest stars on offer. He then puts Danny in a Golden Opportunity qualifier against Slice Boogie, much to the bewilderment of The Bodega. He then puts Danny in a Golden Opportunity qualifier against Slice Boogie, much to the bewilderment of The Bodega. Papo Esco says somebody has to get the gold in order to prove that The Bodega is the hottest thing ever.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Frankie Kazarian, who says that he had not been in a good mood and that "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater has not helped. He says it is better for California to have no king than to have a bad one. Kazarian says he has been twenty-four years of blood, sweat and tears and that when Jordan Clearwater goes one-on-one with him, he will freeze up "like Windows 95." He says that while Clearwater will still be "The Golden Boy," he will be the better man.
"Timeless" Levi Shapiro beats Ju Dizz to qualify for the Golden Opportunity despite Honest John distracting the referee.
"King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship against JD Drake, who gets his shoulder up too late. After the match, Drake says he got his shoulder up in time, but nevertheless, he places the United Television Championship on Papo Esco's shoulder.
Ian Riccaboni substitutes for Quinn McKay - who will participate in the ROH Women's Championship Tournament - at the beginning of this week's show.
Quinn McKay beats Mandy Leon with an O'Connor Roll to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.
We hear from Marti Belle and Trish Adore prior to their match in the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.
Trish Adora beats Marti Belle with the Cattle Mutilation to advance to the semi-finals of the ROH Women's Championship Tournament.
"The Last Real Man" Silas Young guests on commentary for the next match.
Bandido and Rey Horus beat VLNCE UNLTD (Brody King and Chris Dickinson). After the match, Rush and La Bestia del Ring attack Bandido and Rey Horus, and both men end up getting unmasked. After Dragon Lee and Kenny King join in, Homicide shows up and tries to even the score. Dickinson helps out in clearing the ring and evening the odds as the show ends.
Last Saturday night, Championship Wrestling From Memphis hosted another Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night at the WrestleCenter. Here are the results for tonight's matches (in no particular order):
K-Toomer beats Chris Hayes.
Before the next match, Teddy Long shows up and announces that he will talk about the Memphis Tag Team Championships later on tonight. He then addresses what has been happening to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels as of late regarding Lance Archer, and has Brett come to the ring. Teddy Long uses his general manager powers for the night to book a match against anybody of Brett's choices. Brett says that he did not like what Lance Archer had to say about everybody in the back and made sure he was introduced to "The GunShow," then says that he is the best and that Archer will not run him down in his house. He then says he is so nice about what has been going on that he makes the match an open challenge. Teddy Long then gets the fans fired up for the sohw, then Brett Michaels' open challenge will happen right now. The challenge is answered by Carlos Alexander Rios.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Carlos Alexander Rios.
"DDT" Diana Taylor beats Paris Kelly. During the match, a woman in all black sits down and watches from ringside, then leaves after the match is over.
Danny B. Goode beats Derrick King by count-out after Derrick King walks out on the match.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr talks with Teddy Long about the problems Championship Wrestling From Memphis is having with The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) ducking The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) and outnumbering their opponents. After Starr brings out The Skimahorns, Teddy Long forces The Skimahorns to put the tag team titles on the line against The Yung GOATs tonight. Brad says that they are not putting their tag team titles on the oine and are heading back to Arkansas, and Teddy Long says if they do that, the titles will be vacated, which forces The Skimahorns to change their tune. As for Uncle Mikey, Teddy Long has Brad and Briar leave so that Mikey takes on "The Cowboy" James Storm in a one-on-one match right now.
"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Uncle Mikey after Briar Skimahorn inadvertently spits beer into Mikey's face and gets decked by "Wildcat" Chris Harris.
Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Lil Chris in a Street Fight with the Steel Trap following the distraction from Johnny Dotson. Lil Chris has to be helped to the back after the match.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions! Teddy Long presents the championship belts to The Yung GOATs after the match.
Here is a brief recap of the results from Terrance Ward!
Jay Smooth vs. Precious ends with Lance Archer suddenly showing up and decimating both men. Afterwards, Lance Archer corners Dustin Starr and says that everybody dies and that he is not done.
Austin Lane heads to the announce desk. It is mentioned that Connor's whereabouts are still unknown, and Austin Lane nobody, including himself, has not heard from him either. He then says there will be another Best Of The Best Challenge right now. The challenge is answered by Uncle Mikey, and The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) guest on commentary for the match.
Austin Lane beats Uncle Mikey in a Best of the Best Challenge Match despite the distractions from Briar Skimahorn.
Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table. Steel says he has slept well all this week after breaking simon's arm, and says that when you mess with "the living legends of Memphis wrestling," you become a memory. Dotson brags about breaking Lil Chris' arm and keeping him from doing things, but when he messes with some fans, he gets hit with a steel chair to the back by Lil' Chris, who then brawls with Steel in the ring despite a broken arm. Steel soon sends Lil' Chris broken arm-first into a ring post, but Lil' Chris fights back with a chair shot to Steel's back.
We hear from Cece Chanel, who says that Heather Monroe has been chasing championship gold for a long time and admits that Heather is good, and says that while Nikki Lane is a rising star, she is a tough opponent. She says that she has been working hard too, and that she will be coming for the Memphis Women's Championship, too.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she cannot wait to hit Paris Kelly with a DDT tonight at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night.
Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets angry with "The GunShow" Brett Michael for injuring The Revenant of Walker Hayes' face. He then removes the cover from Walker Hayes' face to reveal that Hayes is wearing a mask before directing him to the ring.
The Revenant of Walker Hayes decimates Carter Matthews after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) force Matthews into the ring when Matthews tries to get out of the match. Jacksyn is noted to have two different colored eyes.
"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane retains the Memphis Women's Championship against Heather Monroe. During the match, Lil Bit shows up and hits Nikki Lane with Heather's fan, but Nikki kicks out.
Before the next match, Lance Archer says that he would come back and that he wants to see what Championship Wrestling From Memphis has. Uncle Mikey and The Skimahorns head to the ring and surround it. Lance Archer takes them all down one by one with a couple of clotheslines, and the three of them regroup before going for an all-out assault on Archer, which has virtually no effect. Archer goes for a choke slam on Mikey, and while Brad and Briar hit him with stereo chop blocks, even this has no effect. Mikey goes for a suplex only for Archer to chuck him from one corner to the other. Archer then choke slams Briar onto Brad, then hits Mikey with a nasty chop. He gets him up top, chops him again, then hits Mikey with the Blackout in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring with Archer. Archer goes for a choke slam, but Brett escapes it and hits the GunShow Lariat. Security and referees have to stop an angry Archer from getting back in the ring.
This week's episode is the best of The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) with the United Tag Team Championships. Matches and moments include:
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) vs. STATiC (Dom Kubrick and Andy Brown) for the United Tag Team Championships from December 12, 2020
The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) offering protection to Slice Boogie.
We look back on Slice Boogie explaining his affiliation with The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) from January 10, 2021.
4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) vs. The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) for the United Tag Team Championships from January 16, 2021
We look back on Jack Farmer's interview with The Bodega from March 13, 2021.
The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) vs. The Bodega ("King FatBoy" Papo Esco and Slice Boogie) for the United Tag Team Championships from July 3, 2021
Ever-Rise (Chase Parker and Matt Martel) beat Mikey Spandex and Marquis Carter.
Danny Burch beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. During the match, Ariya Daivari attacks Oney Lorcan and lays out a member of medical staff when medical staff and referees show up to force Daivari to the back. Nese hesitates to throw Burch back into the ring, and that gives Burch enough time to recover from distraction and get the win.
Firefly Fun House starts the show. Bray Wyatt says that "a couple of haters" have slid into his DM blaming him for what happened to Alexa Bliss last week, and says that Braun Strowman is to blame for letting it happen. He says this could have been avoided if Strowman gave "him" what he wants, and says that "he" will be here later. He warns Strowman to give "him" what "he" wants, or else he will find out what "he" is capable of.
Matt Riddle beats Sheamus by disqualification when Shorty G attacks Riddle again to cash in on the King's Ransom on Riddle. After the match, Shorty G tires to take Riddle out, but Riddle overpowers him and kicks Shorty G into the steel steps. After Riddle leaves, Sheamus sends Shorty G into the ring and Brogue Kicks him. Sheamus chews Shorty G out for interfering in his match with Riddle, then Brogue Kicks him again.
Backstage, King Corbin - who is talking to trainer Sara Amato - is confronted by Sheamus, who tells him that he should be lucky a lady is present and that he will beat him up and stick his crown up his arse if someone tries to cash in during his match again. Corbin says he should be glad he is talking to somebody else at the moment, or else he would beat him up.
It's time for The Dirt Sheet. After footage of what happened between Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville from last week, as well as microphones cutting out, Mandy Rose's hair is introduced as tonight's guest via satellite. A blonde wig with googly eyes pasted on is on the TitanTron, and John Morrison provides the voice for Mandy's hair as he and The Miz continue to make fun of what is going on between Mandy and Sonya as well as to make hair jokes. The Miz then gives "a Dirt Sheet welcome" to "the real victim" in the situation: Sonya Deville. Sonya says she can get behind Mandy's hair more than Mandy herself, and says she told Mandy she would make her as ugly on the outside as much as she is on the inside, and she did it. She also says that she enjoyed it, as image is all Mandy has. Sonya says she does not feel bad for Mandy because she has no respect for her. She also says that Mandy Rose isn't coming out for revenge because she destroyed her, and Miz and Morrison says nobody has heard from Mandy since last week. Sonya then says Mandy and Otis look more like a couple now, and Miz says "a couple of ogres." After some Shrek references, Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) show up and attack Miz and Morrison.
Cesaro beats Lince Dorado following the interference attempt by Shinsuke Nakamura.
Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) vs. The Miz and John Morrison is official for later tonight.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Otis says everything is a joke to The Miz and John Morrison, and while he likes jokes, they crossed the line. Tucker says that what Sonya Deville did was despicable and that Miz and Morrison cannot let it go. Otis says he is used to being a joke, but he will not stand people making fun of Mandy Rose. He says that after tonight, nobody will be laughing.
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt shows up. After the commercial break, we see footage of The Fiend trying to put the Mandible Claw on Alexa Bliss, but Bliss touches his hand and touches The Fiend's face. Suddenly, Braun Strowman's voice is heard. Strowman then appears on the TitanTron, saying he does not give a damn about Alexa and that all he cares about is destroying The Fiend. He said he would either come out of the swamp "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" or someone with the satisfaction of destroying The Fiend. He says he "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" the world has ever laid eyes on, and while he tried to resist it, he has let it out and he is living out his destiny. He tells The Fiend he can have whatever he wants, and tells The Fiend to face him at SummerSlam.
Jeff Hardy beats King Corbin by disqualification after Sheamus runs in and hits Jeff Hardy with a Brogue Kick. Corbin and Sheamus have an argument after the match.
Sheamus beats King Corbin when Matt Riddle shows up and leaps over Corbin from the top turnbuckle.
Backstage, Bayley meets with Sasha Banks. Sasha tells Bayley that she has Asuka, and that this is all about them now that they have all the women's gold. Suddenly, a backstage worker tells them they have to be in the ring for a video conference with Stephanie McMahon.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Big E. Big E says he may have been a entertainer, tag team partner and friend for the last five years, then says it is time to see what could have been if he was passed the ball. He says that his current situation lifts his up, and he will give this single run his all.
Bayley and Sasha Banks have a video conference with Stephanie McMahon in the ring. Stephanie shows up on the TitanTron and congratulates them on winning all the main roster women's gold, and Bayley and Sasha appreciate her thanks. Bayley and Sasha say they are just trying to be role models, but Stephanie brings up the attack on Kairi Sane before saying they have gotten everyone's attention, including hers. Bayley and Sasha try to suck up to her, but Stephanie says she is not one to hold a grudge. She then challenges them, and states that Sasha will defend the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam against Asuka. As for Bayley, there will be a triple brand battle royal next week with the winner facing her for the SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison. Miz says he and Morrison are true professionals and that true comedy offends, and Morrison says "ham-and-eggers" like Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) get confused and then angry. Miz says it will not take much to outwit Otis. On the subject of how angry Otis is, The Miz and John Morrison are not fazed, and say that Heavy Machinery are only ferocious in catering.
The Miz and John Morrison vs. Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) ends with Mandy Rose - now sporting a shorter haircut - attacking Sonya Deville before fighting her in the ring. Heavy Machinery, Miz and Morrison have to break it up.
Backstage, Adam Pearce has to help Heavy Machinery, The Miz and John Morrison separate Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville when the lights go out. At the ring, several people clad in all black with masks and hoodies are seen striking with bats and crowbars. They strike numerous things and chase Michael Cole, Corey Graces and even the cameramen away before attacking audience members. The people clad in black then topple the announce table before spray painting numerous things in the area with spray paint. One of the people then cuts the ropes with a chainsaw.
General Manager William Regal is in the ring to start tonight's show. He is here to officiate the contract signing for the NXT Tag Team Championship Match between Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) and The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly) at NXT TakeOver: Toronto. Street Profits shows up first, followed by The Undisputed Era, but before Regal can introduce The Undisputed Era, Street Profits gives The Undisputed Era an introduction of their own as "O'Reilly Auto Parts" and "Lawrence Fishburne Jr." The Undisputed Era then show up. The Undisputed Era disapprove of Street Profits' humor, and tell them that while they are not on their level and stand no chance of retaining the titles, even though their signatures are in demand, as they are both better and funnier than them. After Kyle O'Reilly calls the fact of the Street Profits being the tag team champions a joke, Street Profits admit The Undisputed Era is possibly the best team in NXT history before stating that winning is the only option, and after proclaiming that they will beat The Undisputed Era on Saturday, they sign the contract. The Undisputed Era then sign the contract as well, making the match official.
We see a video package for Pete Dunne vs. Roderick Strong vs. Velveteen Dream for the NXT North American Championship.
We see a video package for Mia Yim vs. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler for the NXT Women's Championship.
Shane Thorne beats Joaquin Wilde.
We see a video package for Io Shirai vs. Candice LeRae.
In memory of Harley Race, 1943 - 2019.
Matt Riddle vs. Killian Dian ends before it can even start when Riddle is blindsided by Killian Dain as he makes his entrance. Multiple referees show up to try to get Killian Dain to go tot he back while helping Riddle. After a cannonball senton into the steel stairs, Killian Dain finally leaves.
We see a video package of the NXT Breakout Tournament so far.
Next week: Jordan Myles vs. Cameron Grimes in the finals of the NXT Breakout Tournament!
In footage from last week, Cathy Kelley interviews Breezango. Tyler Breeze asks Fandango where he has been, and Fandango says they have been so busy policing others' fashion sense that they have not policed themselves, and he had to step back. Now, they need a makeover. They then leave after Fanango takes the microphone.
We see a video package for Johnny Gargano vs. Adam Cole in a two-out-of-three falls match for the NXT Championship.
Noam Dar beats Ashton Smith. After the match, Radzi interviews Noam Dar in the ring. Noam says he could have went anywhere, but the only reason he is on NXT UK is because of the huge contract with big benefits they offered him. One of those benefits allows him to be in all the big events, especially NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, where he will be in the ring.
We see footage from earlier this week from the UK Performance Center. Tyler Bate says that Trent Seven may not be medically cleared, but he is, and he will not let Walter disrespect the United Kingdom Championship anymore. He plans on being the first-ever two-time United Kingdom Champion.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Gibson says he has heard that Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) want a tag team title shot and have an impressive winning streak, but while Gallus have been beating lesser wrestlers, they have been beating the best in the world. Suddenly, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang show up, and Coffey says they are taking their match at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff. Suddenly, Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster show up. Mark Andrews admits both teams are good, but tells them that neither of them are taking over Cardiff without taking them on. Gibson does not think highly of them, and says Gallus have won matches instead of spending time in the doctor's office. Mark Coffey tells them to pipe down, but "Flash" Morgan tells both teams that he and Andrews can beat the both of them. Drake tells everyone to calm down, and Gibson says they did not come here for a fight. Gibson says he and Drake have punched their ticket and that General Manager Johnny Saint makes the matches. He goes on to say that he, Drake and Gallus got their spot in their hometown, and if Andrews and Webster want their spot, they'll have to prove themselves; until then, the NXT UK tag titles will stay "grizzled."
We see a video package where NXT UK Superstars talk about their preparations for NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
Backstage, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks has spoken with General Manager Johnny Saint. He says that he will have to earn his spot at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff, and so does Noam Dar. Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster come out of General Manager Johnny Saint's office. Webster is glad to be medically cleared again, and Andrews says that if he and Webster can prove themselves over the next few weeks, they can compete at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff.
Jinny and Jazzy Gabert beat Nia Brookside and Piper Niven. During the match, Rhea Ripley shows up in an attempt to attack Brookside, and Niven charges at her, forcing Ripley to the back at the expense of leaving Brookside on ther own for the rest of the match.
In footage from earlier today, Kassius Ohno interrupts an interview with Ilya Dragunov. Dragunov intimidates Ohno out of the room almost immediately.
Next week: Kassius Ohno vs Ilya Dragunov! "Flash" Morgan Webster vs. Mark Coffey!
Joe Coffey vs. "Bomber" Dave Mastiff ends in a double count-out. As the rest of Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) check on Joe Coffey and referees check on Mastiff, Mastiff still wants to fight, and referees as well as assistant Sid Scala have to keep Mastiff away from Joe Coffey.
