Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 4, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is trios time in Memphis Wrestling, and he hopes the rings are a little bit bigger this year. Aaron Roberts says they do not care about being disrespectful because they bring the disrespect, and when it comes to the Trios Championship Tournament, it's not about being the best being against the ones who will lose.

The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron and Cordale Roberts) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti).

We see footage from last Saturday's event at the Greater Memphis Chamber.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that everyone has questions and wants to know where Big John Dalton is, then promises that Dalton is in good hands at his compound. He announces that next week, the fans will see what he can do for all of them if they just walk the righteous path, as Dalton will be anointed as the newest member of his flock.

Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane by disqualification. "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. Marty Elias is the referee for this match. During the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane stomps Bosby as he has Austin Lane in Cattle Mutilation, and Mackenzie Morgan gets in the ring and fights Nikki. Bosby and Mackenzie overpower Austin and Nikki until they are able to slip out of the ring. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says Austin has screwed him left and right, and Mackenzie says she used to look up to Nikki until she lost all respect for her for putting her hands on Bosby. She then proposes a winner-takes-all tag team match with both the Internet and Women's titles on the line.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Diana Taylor with a schoolkid pin following the distraction from Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston.

We hear from "All The Way" Ray Collins, who says that the last year has been amazing and that he can take things another step further. He says he has had a few injuries, but he will be back in the ring, for he is a small-town kid from Mississippi trying to live a dream and go all the way.

Dustn Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Brighton, Tennessee on Friday, December 1st for Brighton Brawl 2 at Brighton Middle School (7785 US Hwy 51) to raise funds for Brighton Baseball and Softball. We then see some footage from last year's Brighton Brawl.

Dustin Starr interviews Flex. Flex admits that he took a bit of a licking, and while he does not know who tried to run him over, they will be found out. He does know that next week, Tim Grind will get his retribution.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss. Will Gibson is the referee for this match. During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stands up from out of his wheelchair and hits Brett Michaels with his cane, which causes him and his lawyer to get ejected from ringside.

Bicentennial Bash at the 2023 Dyer County Fair - The Results

Note: the matches are in order of YouTube upload and are not indicative of the order in which the matches took place.

Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane by disqualified after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane hits Bosby with a low blow in full view of the referee. "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. After the match, Nikki Lane holds the Internet Championship against Bosby's back so that Austin Lane can smack it into Bosby's back with a clothesline from behind. Mackenzie Morgan then shows up, and Austin and Nkkki Lane both retreat, and Mackenzie makes it clear that she is tired of Austin and Nikki bullying Bosby and wants a mixed tag match. The match becomes official, much to Austin and Nikki's chagrin.

Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan quickly beat "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane in a mixed tag match.

Before the next match, "Delicious" Van Viciouss wants Dustin Starr to tell the fans how big of a star he is and demands not only a proper introduction, but respect from the fans before heading back to the back.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "Delicious" Van Viciouss after ducking a punch with a gold chain wrapped around it and hitting the GunShow Lariat after putting the gold chain in his trunks so Van Viciouss cannot use it again.

In the main event, K-Toomer, Mike Anthony and King Cobra beat The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) in a grudge match after Big Red inadvertently knocks Justin Case out with a closed fist with a chain wrapped around it before King Cobra hits Big Red with a pipe.

Reverend Ash Taylor suddenly shows up with his collection plate and says he should be on every single show that Memphis Wrestling has and that everyone should hear what he has to say. The fans beg to differ, but Reverend Ash Taylor says he does not care what the fans think. He then says that for 200 years, Dyer County, Mississippi has been "nothing but a cesspool," and he got here after being led by a whistling sound from the collective gaps of the teeth of the people of Dyer County. Reverend Ash Taylor says that he deserves a match and that he will have one, and when Dustin Starr tells him he does not have an opponent tonight, he entertains fighting someone in the crowd at first before entertaining fighting Dustin Starr, as "It would be short work, anyway." Dustin says that as much as he would like to punch him in the face, he is here to host, not fight. Reverend Ash Taylor then calls this a bunch of excuses and says that if Dustin will not fight him, he will fight referee David Knight, who is already in the ring, as nobody seems to be brave enough to fight him. He also says that he will have this fight whether Dustin wants him to or not. Dustin lets the match go ahead, and after Reverend Ash Taylor takes off his robe, David Knight hits Reverend Ash Taylor with the Stunner as soon as he turns around and gets the pinfall victory.

Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King retain the Memphis Wrestlng Tag Team Championship against Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) after Matt Williams inadvertently hits Gaston and Ray Ray Sanders hits the splash off a stack of hay bales.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's championship against "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx after ducking a belt shot from Nyxx and pinning her with a schoolkid pin.

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Before the next match, it is still unknown what injuries Mackenzie Morgan has suffered following last week's contract signing or when she will be able to wrestle again.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce table. Bosby says he defended the Internet title for 245 days against anyone who stepped up and that "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane cheated him out of the Internet Championship with help from "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane, and now he is calling Austin Lane out for a title rematch. Austin and Nikki show up, and Austin demands an end to the "Worst of the Worst" chants and the chants for Bosby, and while he admits that Bosby is the franchise and the future, he is not the present, and that rematch is not happening. After Austin tells Bosby that he can start back at the bottom and work his way up, Bosby says that while Austin is the best of the best, he is not even the best wrestler in his marriage. Austin gets ticked off and gives Bosby his rematch.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane gets in the ring to slap Bosby only to feign injury and distract the referee, allowing Austin Lane to hit a low blow and retain the title.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that all "Masterpiece" Chris Masters had to do was give to The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Sister Jennifer, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) and admits "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt looked better, but he disrespected him, and now his Righteous Path will step over and on him and they drag him behind themselves down the righteous path.

Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) contemplate their losing streak when Barnabas the Leader shows up and says that he knows talent and that The L.A. Hustlers have lacked a producer who can take them to the top of the charts, which he claims he can do. He says he can take The L.A. Hustlers all the way to the tag team titles, and asks them to think about it. The L.A. Hustlers do not know what to think of this.

Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader shows up wearing a yellow bandana, multiple gold chains and a Memphis Grizzlies medallion as he introduces The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), who still do not know what to make of Barnabas.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Cole and Cage at the announce desk, and Cage says he is fired up to be part of "The Swole Patrol" with Cage, who has not been pinned in months and has been voted "Best Local Athlete" by readers of the Memphis Flyer. Cole says everyone, including the championship committee, knows about his unbeaten streak, and that something has got to give sooner or later.

We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston), who brag about putting Mackenzie Morgan through a table and leaving her unable to challenge Nyxx for the Women's title on Matt Williams' birthday. Gaston says that Nyxx will be the "now and forever" Women's Champion.

"Dangerous" Diana Taylor beats Bashley Bones.

"The Master of Fatjitsu" K-Toomer and "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony - accompanied by King Cobra - quickly beat "Astonishing" Austin Molitalo and Brendan Beretta. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, Mike Anthony and King Cobra at the announce desk. Mike Anthony grabs the microphone and asks the WrestleCenter crowd to make some noise, which they do. He says that he and K-Toomer and on fire, and K-Toomer says that the two of them will become a nightmare after what The Roberts Family Legacy did to them. King Cobra says K-Toomer and Mike Anthony are the team to beat, and while they take care of business, he will take care of Big Red.

"The Masterpiece" Chris Masters beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt with the Master Lock after also putting Reverend Ash Taylor in the hold for getting in the ring and getting in his face.

Rumble on the Trail - The Results

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Matt Williams beats Big John Dalton as Big John Dalton suplexes Matt Williams back into the ring only for Storybook Prince Gaston to pull Big John's legs out from under him as the referee is paying more attention to Matt Williams.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).

Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock demands respect, then says that he has prostate problems and hemmorhoids and cannot wrestle before having his Secret Service agent (named Secret Service here) take his place.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Coach Pillar beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and Secret Service). After the match, Brett Michaels hits the GunShow Lariat on Secret Service before celebrating with the Pontotoc Run Club in the ring.

Before the next match, Reverend Ash Taylor states that when he wins the Rumble On The Trail Match, the money raised for St. Jude Children's Hospital will go to his cause in The Righteous Path. To the surprise of nobody, he is the first person eliminated after multiple wrestlers beat him up.

Big John Dalton last eliminates Matt Williams (who has just inadvertently eliminated Storybook Prince Gaston) to win the 20-man over-the-top-rope Rumble On The Trail Match.

Before the next match, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane declares in writing that his match with Tim Bosby is a non-title match.

Tim Bosby beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. During the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane distracts the referee so that Austin can hit Bosby with a low blow and a belt shot to the head, but Bosby kicks out. Austin goes for another belt shot to the head, but Bosby ducks and Austin nearly inadvertently hits Nikki. Bosby is then able to hit the ripcord lariat for the win.

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Mike Anthony and K-Toomer beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony and K-Toomer at the announce desk. After Mike Anthony leads the crowd into a chant by taking the microphone around the ring, Mike Anthony says that Memphis Wrestling is on fire. K-Toomer then names the move he used to beat Notorious Bradley "the Seismic Toss." K-Toomer then says that they want all the smoke, especially after what happened to King Cobra, and from here on out, it will be no talking and all action.

In footage from last week, "The Gunshow" Brett Michaels throws the first pitch for the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park.

We see footage of the Dirty Bird Brawl between Big John Dalton and Matt Williams for the Ingomar Dirty Birds Championship. All of a sudden, Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston show up, demanding the footage be stopped. Matt Williams says the match was not a fair fight due to everyone who got involved despite wanting a street fight-style match, and says that if it were a regular one-on-one match, he would have beaten Big Jon, and demands one so he can prove it.

Matt Williams vs. Big John Dalton ends in a no-contest. During the match, Kruel shows up dragging a casket to the ring. Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston stand with Big John Dalton at first, but then run away so that Kruel can choke slam Big John. Afterwards, Kruel takes the microphone and says everybody dies except him and that one cannot kill what is already dead, and next week, he will close the lid on Lance Archer's life forever.

We see Simon talking with Lance McCade, saying that the Lance he knows would have won the Internet Championship, and tells Lance that he will do great regardless of what he has to do, as he cannot stop or let up. Mr. Chris tells Lance he will take it to the top because he has what it takes. Lance then tells Tim Grind that it is nothing personal and that it is just business.

We see more footage of Memphis Wrestling's Wrestling Night at AutoZone Park.

Mackenzie Morgan beats Brooklyn.

We hear from King Cobra, who says not much has changed as he beat Big Red back in the day and will have to do it again. He says that he retired because he thought he was too old to fight, but he cannot seem to stay out of it, and that Big Red will regret hitting him with a Kendo stick.

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt after Reverend Ash Taylor tries to introduce his collection plate into the match as a weapon and fails while Brother Bruce distracts the referee.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane are seen entering the WrestleCenter.

Austin Lane says he tried to make Memphis Wrestling viral again by choking out Dr. Tom Prichard, but Tim Bosby got in his way. He says Nikki told him that they have a plan and that Prichard was closed to getting choked out, then he calls out Bosby. Bosby shows up, and Austin Lane tells him that if he wants to stick his nose in this business and step up to him, then he can put the Internet Championship on the line right now. Bosby tells Austin Lane he beat him twice and asks him if he wants to do this for a third time. Austin Lane says he is not scared and asks if Bosby is, then asks for a referee so he can show him the two victories were a fluke. Bosby accepts the challenge, and the match happens right now.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Tim Bosby to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane trips Bosby and Austin Lane chokes Bosby out with the guillotine choke to the point that Bosby passes out.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 22, 2023

Gio Savage and Draco beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) by disqualification after Simon hits Gio Savage with a chair. After the match, Draco beats Simon up, then Mr. Chris hits Draco in the back with a chair before grabbing a chain and wrapping it around Gio and Draco so they can hit them with a chair some more until referees and security get The Posse out of the ring. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse at the announce desk. Simon says that next, they won't be destroying the WrestleCenter or kidnapping Santa Claus, but destroying a family. He then says "Ain't that right, Lance?"

Backstage, Tim Grind is on the phone with someone, saying he knows The Posse have kidnapped Lance McCade and that he will get Lance back.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo.

It is revealed that Brother Bruce has been laid out backstage. Sister Jennifer finds him down on the floor wanting to know who did this, and says Reverend Ash Taylor is not going to like this.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nyxx at the announce desk. Nyxx says her back is hurting from carrying the woman's division and that Mackenzie Morgan is undeserving of her championship. She says Mackenzie gets all the opportunities she never got, then says she should be saying all of this to her face and not to Dustin before calling Mackenzie out. Mackenzie Morgan shows up, and Nyxx reiterates her points to Mackenzie before telling her she will never win the women's title because she is undeserving of it. She dares Mackenzie to hit her, and when she does not, Nyxx slaps her and Mackenzie hits back. Security and referees quickly move into place to break up the brawl.

Big Dan finds Sister Jennifer gagged and bound backstage, then puts the gag - which looks like one of Reverend Ash's pamphlets - back in her mouth.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats ATM by referee stoppage after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane yanks ATM off the ring apron and sends him into the ring post, then puts ATM in the guillotine choke after the match. After the match, Austin Lane proclaims that today is his birthday and says nobody cares, then Nikki Lane says that if it were "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' birthday, the whole WrestleCenter would be decorated. Austin Lane says today is the birth of a new era in Memphis Wrestling, as it is not about "GunShows, cliques, or churches," for it is the beginning of "The Lane Dynasty."

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock mentions that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson met him while he was at Regional One, and reads a get well soon card that tells him that he cannot wait to see him get rid of Brett Michaels and that Young Rock got cancelled because of Brett, whom he blames for the low ratings. Blaylock says that Van Viciouss was also on Young Rock and that The Rock also hates Brett Michaels, the Brett Michaels shows up and confronts Blaylock, with Blaylock's bodyguards getting in the way. Blaylock says that Brett has an ego and that he or nobody likes him, then challenges him to a match against Van Viciouss next Friday at AutoZone Park for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Brett says Blaylock is the biggest fool of them all, and that he will put his title on the line before telling Blaylock he has friends, too. Rocky the Redbird shows up and poses for the crowd, then Brett gets in the ring.

"The Pope" Elijah Burke beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt. During the match, Sister Jennifer shows up, but Ray Collins shows up and carries her to the back while Reverend Ash Taylor hits The Pope in the back with his collection plate. The Pope kicks out, and Taylor gets back on the apron only to be hit with an elbow before hitting Rembrandt in the back with the running double knees for the win.

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K-Toomer beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt by submission. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer proclaims that in two weeks, we will be looking at the next Heritage Champion. After K-Toomer leaves, however, The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) shows up, and Barnabas says that K-Toomer is more miserable than the fans for thinking he deserves a Heritage title shot and that Maurice The Strong pinned K-Toomer to get such an opportunity. He says that he and Maurice will keep an eye on K-Toomer, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and the Memphis Heritage Championship. K-Toomer dares Maurice in the ring, but Barnabas holds Maurice back.

Dustin Starr interviews James Ellsworth and Matt Williams at the announce desk. Ellsworth asks the Memphis fans if they are happy to see him back and that he was scouting talent for Ellsworth Enterprises while he was away and he wanted to find the most fabulous women in Memphis Wrestling, who happened to be "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx. When asked where Storybook Prince Gaston is, Matt Williams says Gaston is out on business, and Ellsworth says everyone should be talking about Nyxx instead as he puts her on a pedestal above the rest of the women's division. He says that it is all about Ellsworth Enterprises and all about Nyxx as the fans tell him to shut up, then Matt Williams introduces Nyxx, who shows up. Through Matt Williams, Nyxx states that she had no one-on-one matches for the women's title and that nobody was in her corner as she wrestled for the title, and the only reason Cassandra Golden held the women's title was because "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hit her in the face with it. She then says she took what was rightfully hers.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan and Cassandra Golden try to get a hold of "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, but to no avail. They then realize they need a partner against Nyxx, James Ellsworth and Matt Williams, then Big John Dalton shows up, much to Mackenzie and Cassandra's chagrin.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Mike Anthony after Justin Case distracts the referee so that Roberts can hit Anthony with a Kendo stick. After the match, Roberts hits Anthony with the Kendo stick a few more times and chokes him with it.

Dustin Starr tries to interview "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk, but Austin Lane simply heads to the ring.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats the debuting Gryffen X with a guillotine choke in a "Best of the Best" Challenge, then refuses to let go of the hold for some time. After the match, a very trouble Austin Lane refuses to give Dustin Starr any answers as to what is going on with him.

We hear from Mr. Chris, who says it is time to put the spikes away for good as he washes his facepaint off his face, and that it is the end of The Posse's (Simon and Mr. Chris) story. We also hear from Simon, who says that it is time to take the facepaint off and that they cannot cut it against the younger wrestlers.

Uncle Mikey beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn in a Hair vs. Hair Match. Mikey uses the scissors at first, and when Brad comes to, Mikey uses the electric razor, as does a few of the fans. Finally, Mikey puts shaving cream all over Brad's head and uses a traditional razor.

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Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin says their spring break is a little different, as they like to break jaws, legs, arms and backs. He then demands someone they can do that to, as problems with Aaron Roberts are settled in the ring.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts quickly beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt. After the match, Roberts demands the biggest and the baddest and tells Dustin Starr to send him that or send him something, for he is not done. After the commercial break, Mike Anthony - who has not been seen since losing the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship on Milestone 100 - answers Aaron Roberts' challenge.

Mike Anthony quickly beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts.

We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises (Storybook Prince Gaston and Matt Williams). Matt says he has a permanent smile on his face and that their perfect plan is going to happen, and Matt has Gaston call James Ellsworth to tell him the plan is happening today and that it is "golden."

We hear from Derrick King, who says that Ray Ray Sanders will get better and that they will win the tag team titles and get rid of The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) for good.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane talks about how Jerry Lynn got him on the path to being the best of the best, then gives credit where credit is due to Tim Bosby for beating him twice in a row. He then says that it is time to get back to the "Best of the Best Challenge" and prove he is the best of the best in the world and that he is "that guy."

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Kenway with a guillotine choke. After the match, it takes a while for Austin Lane to relinquish the hold, and he seems conflicted afterwards.

Uncle Mikey and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and Jason Vain) in a tag team grudge match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton cage and Uncle Mikey. Uncle Mikey says "We did it, Colton!" On the subject of his mustache being shaved off, he taught Brad Skimahorn everything he knows but not everything Mikey knows, and if "Main Event Bradley" wants to take it to the next level, then he will have to deal with "Memphis Michael" and Michael is not having it. He then says Brad is man enough to step in the ring with him for a hair vs. hair match. Colton Cage says The Hollywood Clique have done nothing but run from him, then challenges Van Viciouss to a one-on-one match and says that if he wins one more time, he gets "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock in the ring.

Before the next match, Big John Dalton finally warns Mackenzie Morgan about Cassandra Golden, but Mackenzie does not believe him.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Cassandra Golden, Mackenzie Morgan and "Dirty" Diana Taylor in a four-way match to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion! During the match, Ellsworth Enterprises shows up and throw a chair in the ring, and demand Cassandra Golden hit Mackenzie Morgan with it. Cassandra raises the chair, but drops it and helps Mackenzie up before threatening to fight Ellsworth Enterprises along with Mackenzie. Unbeknownst to them, Nyxx grabs the chair and hits Mackenzie first before hitting Cassandra, and pins Cassandra to win the women's title before celebrating with Ellsworth Enterprises.

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Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon says he hates the fans, but loves being a tag team champion. Mr. Chris says they have heard what Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders had to say and that they will beat them worse than they have ever been beaten before.

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders in a no-rules match.

Dustin Starr interviews The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) at the announce desk. Barnabas the Leader says that they have made the main event more fun, as they showcased Maurice the Strong's world-renowned feats of strength, as he is the only one capable of beating "Memphis Wrestling's biggest, baddest hero" K-Toomer. He also says that Maurice the Strong is the strongest man in the land and that K-Toomer was easily eliminted, and that Maurice the Strong demands a match with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who soon shows up. Barnabas welcomes Brett Michaels to The Circuz' big top and warns him to be careful what he wishes for, as he just might get it, then announces that Maurice and Brett will square off next week.

Gio Savage and Draco beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston).

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor at the announce desk. He proclaims that what the fans are about to see will inspire, and introduces them to three people who have given the righteous path a chance: Ray Collins, Jennifer Justice and Bulletproof Bruce. He says that Bruce put his faith in the wrong people and was left holding the bag when it came time to pay up. He then mentions that Jennifer Justice tried to make adjustments, but nothing stuck. He also says Taylor states hat Ray Collins thought he found a brotherhood but was left high and dry. Taylor then says they have looked to him for a future, and says that every new member on the righteous path must give. Bruce puts a $100 bill in the plate as Taylor says one must give their selves and their their worldly possessions as part of the righteous path. Justice does the same, but Ray Collins does not, and he drops the collection plate. Jennifer slaps Ray Collins in the face, then Bruce punches Collins and beats him up. Reverend Ash Taylor then kicks Collins in the gut for good measure.

"The Franchise" Shane Douglas guests on commentary for the next match.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. After the match, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas personally hands the Internet Championship to Tim Bosby.

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"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Bulletproof Bruce. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole at the announce desk. He tells Starr and the championship committee to keep lining them up so he can keep knocking them down.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock reads Facebook comments about the Clique and pro-Colton Cage comments that he does not like as Van Viciouss rips them up, then reads a comment from someone stating that Colton Cage made the biggest mistake of his career. Van Viciouss agrees, and says that he is going to crush Colton Cage's face right now.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats Van Viciouss by disqualification after Van Viciouss kicks Colton Cage in the groin. After the match, The Hollywood Clique surrounds Colton Cage, and Jason Vain attacks Cage and puts him in the Cobra Clutch. Afterwards, The Hollywood Clique take Colton Cage's fur coat, sunglasses and jewelry.

Backstage, Jennifer Justice finds a strange pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor in her luggage.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane thanks the fans for purchasing tickets to come see Memphis Wrestling, then says that he has getting into the ring with an amateur state champion and a bad man in Tim Bosby, but he has proven he is the best of the best and today, he will fulfill his destiny.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane with an ankle lock to Austin Lane's injured ankle. After the match, Tim Bosby offers his hand, but when Austin Lane reaches for it, Bosby pulls his hand away.

Backstage, Ray Collins finds a pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor as he throws his Hot Shots clothes away.

Dustin Starr interviews Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey brings out his cousin, who turns out to be none other than WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke. Luke says they will teach Mikey's runt of a cousin what wrestling is all about and what side of the family he should be on.

Uncle Mikey and Bushwhacker Luke beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Phil. Luke and Mikey celebrate with the fans to end the show.

Grind City Rumble, Part Two/Milestone 100 - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 21, 2023

We look back on Mickie James' appearance on Memphis Wrestling at Super Bout in 2022 and Cassandra Golden beating "Dirty" Diana Taylor for the Memphis Women's Championship.

Cassandra Golden retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Jennifer Justice after foiling Martin's interference attempt on the apron.

We see footage of K-Toomer surrounded by masked men at a gas station. Someone grabs K-Toomer, then a man with facial hair kicks K-Toomer and calls "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock to tell him "It's been done." K-Toomer then fights off his assailant, then fights the man with the facial hair off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says he has proven that he is the best of the best since the first episode of Memphis Wrestling, but for the past five or six months, Matt Williams has been a thorn in his side and has thrown him off his game. Austin Lane says that he has went a whole year without a loss and that he won last year's Grind City Rumble, then says that he wants to finish things with Matt Williams once and for all so he can focus on this year's Grind City Rumble. Matt Williams shows up and says Austin Lane only cares for himself, and reminds him that he took care of Nikki Lane when she was injured and jumped on K-Toomer when he attacked him, then says he wanted to share the spotlight with him and become a tag team champ. Austin Lane tells Matt Williams to shut up and that there people who are more held back than Matt, then tell him to get his guy so that they can end this right now. Big Jack then shows up and stands with Matt, then Austin brings out Bruce, now known as "Bulletproof Bruce." This stars a tag team match.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and Bulletproof Bruce beat Matt Williams and Big Jack.

Backstage, Big John Dalton is met by MacKenzie Morgan. MacKenzie says he has heard talk that Big John Dalton attacked her and wants to know if it was him. Big John Dalton says it was not him.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is the time of year where there are 29 other people in the back thinking they have a shot at winning the Grind City Rumble, but they have a problem in Aaron Roberts. Aaron Roberts then says that he wants a warm-up match and gets in the ring, and he gets in Kid Wrestling.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Kid Wrestling.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony.

Before the next match, Mike Anthony warns "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that there are two things one does not do: one does not turn their back on a man one fears and one dos not turn their back on a man one respects.

Despite a vicious pre-bell assault from Mike Anthony, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Mike Anthony with a single GunShow Lariat to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 10, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell at the announce desk. Buff says that he told Mike Anthony not to put his hands on Big John Dalton and that he did, then brings out Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders). Big John Dalton shows up in a Buff Bagwell-style top hat, and Buff Bagwell says that Big John Dalton is ready to prove Derrick King and everyone else right. After approval from both Buff Bagwell and the WrestleCenter fans, Derrick King makes Big John Dalton the third member of Team WrestleCenter for the Trios Tournament Finals. Buff Bagwell also announces that he will be in the corner of Team WrestleCenter for the match.

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he told everyone that he would beat Zay Washington for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship and become the youngest ever Memphis Wrestling champion at the age of 18. He says what is going on between Zay Washington and Aaron Roberts is none of his business and that this is why he refused to help Washington, and that he is focused on getting more gold because he is second-to-none.

Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Big Jack beats Austin Lane after Matt Williams distracts the referee with a steel chair as Big Jack taps to Austin Lane's STF. Austin Lane then tosses the chair to Big Jack to further distract the referee and kick Austin Lane in the groin from behind. Big Jack then hits a big knee for the win. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane. After the match, Matt Williams "pins" Austin Lane, then Bruce shows up for the first time in some time and joins in on the attack. Suddenly, Bruce refuses to join in on the attack and punches Matt Williams, then tells Big Jack "That's not the plan." Bruce tells Big Jack that he is his brother, but Matt Williams is not, and he briefly brawls with Big Jack before Big Jack retreats.

We hear from The Nightmare Posse (Simon, Mr. Chris, Mike Anthony). Mr. Chris says the other two teams in the Trios Tournament Finals had to claw and scratch and hunt. Simon says they will do whatever it takes to win. Mike Anthony says he does not care about being a two-time Trios Tournament winner and that all he wants is "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and that he is the champ and Brett is not.

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Jennifer Justice when Martin inadvertently trips Jennifer Justice on the outside after Nyxx reverses an Irish whip into the ropes. After the match, Martin attacks Nyxx from behind, but Cassandra Golden rushes into the ring to make the save for Nyxx, and Martin and Jennifer Justice slowly retreat.

King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match, and Buff Bagwell stands in Team WrestleCenter's (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) corner for the match.

Team WrestleCenter (Derrick King, Ray Ray Sanders, Big John Dalton) beats The Nightmare Posse (Mike Anthony, Simon, Mr. Chris) and the team of Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) and K-Toomer to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the new Memphis Trios Champions. (The Skimahorns [Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skiamhorn, Uncle Mikey] have been stripped of the titles.) During the match, Mike Anthony mocks Buff Bagwell to his face as the referee is pre-occupied with what is going on on the outside, and Buff Bagwell cracks Mike Anthony with a crutch shot to the head. Big John Dalton then slowly gets the pin and the win for Team WrestleCenter.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 22, 2022

Brad Skimahorn shows up with a birthday cake for Dustin Starr as Dustin interviews him at the announce desk. Shortly afterwards, however, "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt shows up. He says that Memphis is fat enough as it is and that people are showing up with more "fat people food" and that Dustin Starr looks even worse than Brad Skimahorn as they are in "a great state of obesity." Brad Skimahorn challenges Rembrandt to a match. After Rembrandt tells Brad Skimahorn he will get "a remarkable butt kicking" tonight and leaves, Brad Skimahorn has everyone wish Dustin a happy birthday.

Backstage, we hear from "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt and the mystery woman who interfered against Jason Genesis and Goddess in Hunt's recent match against Genesis, who says that Goddess found out who Maddie the American Baddie - th is and that the Book of Genesis is a few chapters short. Maddie says Goddess makes girls like her look bad and that Hunt and Jason Genesis will stay one-on-one or else Goddess will find out why she is "the top bae in the USA."

Van Viciouss beats "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. During the match, "Casanova" Colton Cage gets in the ring as Austin Lane has Van Viciouss in a crossface, and Big Jack and Money Mark show up so that Big Jack can attack Austin Lane and hit him with a Death Valley Driver, allowing Van Viciouss to get the win. After the match, Matt Williams shows up and gives Money Mark a wad of money.

"Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt beats Brad Skimahorn after throwing a chain across the ring, allowing him to rake Brad Skimahorn in the eyes as the referee is putting the chain away and get the win.

Derrick King beats "Casanova" Colton Cage by disqualification when Van Viciouss grabs Derrick King by the foot and the referee sees it. Colton Cage gets a superkick afterwards, as does Van Viciouss. After the match, Viciouss and Colton Cage attack Derrick King, but Ray Sanders shows up and nearly punches both men out before he and Derrick send them running. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews King and Sanders. King says The Hollywood Clique has been running roughshod, but there is a new tag team forming and that they will take care of everything "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stood for.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "Mr. All Day" Will Allday and "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese in a Triple Threat Match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 1, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage to start today's show. Gio Savage shows Dustin how to do the shoulder shuffle that he does on the way to the ring.

Gio Savage beats Cameron Cole by count-out after Cameron Cole walks out on the match. After the match, Cameron Cole runs back into the ring and attacks Gio Savage from behind.

We hear from Cassandra Golden, who thanks the fans for their support and tells them to stay tuned for the new golden era in women's wrestling in Memphis.

Mackenzie Morgan guests on commentary for the next match (and reports that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is having an emotional meltdown backstage).

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Shalonce Royal after Shalonce fakes a hurt ankle and goes for a cheap shot only for the whole plan to backfire. After the match, Shalonce Royal attacks Nyxx, then puts her foot on Nyxx and makes the referee count a pinfall despite not winning the match.

Dustin Starr interviews Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Brad say that over the last couple of months, Briar Skimahorn has not been medically cleared, and his father had a heart attack and a stroke on the same day. Brad says he is pulling for their father, then Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa, Kyle Roberts, DNA) shows up. Espinosa tells Brad that he has some sad news: his father died on the inside after watching him wrestle. Uncle Mikey holds Brad back, then Espinosa gives him the choice of joining Dysfunction or wrestling in the ring to kill his father even more.

Dysfunction (Brandon Espinosa and Kyle Roberts) beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) after Espinosa rolls Brad Skimahorn up as Brad pins Kyle Roberts (who is not the legal man at the end of the match).

We see a video package of K. Toomer.

K-Toomer beats Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage, and Storybook Prince Gaston in a Fatjitsu exhibition. When "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop steps up, Ethan Ross and Brandon Savage attack both men only to get a big beating. Both men have a staredown followed by a fist bump.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Matt Williams in a Bullrope Match after tying Matt Williams up with the bullrope for an STF in the middle of the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says there is a conspiracy against him in Memphis Wrestling and that everyone is against The Hollywood Clique, even saying that Dustin Starr brainwashed Teddy Long. Blaylock tells Ray Sanders that he blew his opportunity and says he did not call it down the middle, then accuses Sanders of being paid off by Dustin Starr before forcing him to remove his yellow referee shirt. He also yells at Sanders for leaving marks on his car when he cleaned it and always getting the cheap water from the local market instead of Fiji water, then The Hollywood Clique beat up Ray Sanders. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up and fights off The Hollywood Clique, forcing them to retreat. Derrick King then helps Ray Sanders up and raises his hand.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 27, 2022

Maria Starr returns to commentary for the first time in weeks.

Dustin Starr interviews Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says it felt pretty good to put someone through a table for a change, and Justin Cole says he was sick and tired of being sick and tired and was glad to help Brett out. Justin Cole then asks Brett Michaels to help him out one more time, as he wants a match with The Posse for the Memphis Tag Team Championships. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) shows up. Simon says that if Memphis Muscle puts their hands on them, it will be the last thing they ever do, but Brett Michaels asks The Posse what they can do to him that hasn't been done to him already. Security and officials have to separate both teams.

We hear from Zay Washington, who calls Aaron Roberts out for stabbing him in the back after he won the Internet title and for not returning any texts or calls. He says that winning the title is cool, but it was cooler with Aaron Roberts at his side. Washington then says he will get answers when he sees Roberts again.

Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.

Austin Lane, "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt and Gio Savage beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss, "Casanova" Colton Cage, Derrick King) with a schoolkid pin from Austin Lane to Van Viciouss when "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tosses his cane to Derrick King, who then tosses it back to Blaylock when the referee sees it. After Derrick King says he did what he asked and that Van Viciouss lost again, Blaylock mentions the fan that attacked him last week, saying she had "obesity" disease, then we find out that the two bodyguards for the Clique are named Jake and Elwood (an obvious Blues Brothers reference). Blaylock pays Elwood for saving him last week, then Dustin Starr announces that, as per the Championship Committee, Ray Sanders is no longer a referee for The Hollywood Clique. Dustin Starr then gives Diana Taylor an ultimatum: relinquish the Memphis Women's title, or defend it in two weeks against Cassandra Golden and Nyxx. Blaylock says she will defend it, then says he is mad and that things will change around here.

K-Toomer shows up unexpectedly and says the fans have no idea what exactly is going to happen today, then says he will beat "the sugar honey iced tea" out of Big Kon, then says that they will fight and that they might as well go right now. Big Kon suddenly attacks K-Toomer from behind. A security guard gets involved only to be punched out by both men, and more security and some officials try their best to break up the brawl.

Jason Genesis beats Bobby Ford following the distractions and interference by his valet Goddess.

We hear from King Cobra, who says that things are getting really wild in Memphis Wrestling, then dares Mark Anthony to pick on somebody his own size after running roughshod over the trainees. He then says that Money Mark got what was coming to him, and says that there are a lot of similarities between the past and the present in that one never knows what is coming and one never knows who is next.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Anthony says he is his own man and that Pay Up (Big Jack and Bruce) had a job to do and did not get it done, and after Dustin Starr says that Anthony could not get it done like they did, Anthony says Starr's day and the fans' day is coming. He then says he wants a refund and that Pay Up owes him money after failing to take out "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, and Pay Up and Money Mark show up. Mike Anthony tells Pay Up and Money Mark had one job, but Brett Michaels is still walking, breathing and coming after the Memphis Heritage Championship. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony says he has plenty of money and that they can get plenty of things done, but Mike Anthony simply says "You're fired" and demands his money back, as he will deal with Brett Michaels himself. He also says that if they won't give him the money, he will make it back himself because he is the highest paid. Money Mark tells Mike Anthony he will have to go through Big Jack if he wants his money back.

Before the next match, it is reported that Big Kon and K-Toomer are brawling in the VIP area and are now brawling their way to the ring.

K-Toomer beats Big Kon. During the match, Big Kon puts K-Toomer's head through a chair. He almost hits K-Toomer in the head with a sledgehammer when the referee takes the sledgehammer away and K-Toomer gets his head out of the chair before tossing the chair to Big Kon and hitting him with a Gore for the win.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 13, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice at the announce desk. Zicky Dice says it is great to be back, the followers are coming through, and he is waiting for a worthy challenger. He then mentions Mike Anthony vs. Zay Washington from two weeks ago, then challenges Zay Washington to a match for the Memphis Internet Championship tonight. Zay Washington soon shows up. Zicky Dice says that he is impressed and that Zay Washington could soon be an Internet star. After Zay Washington accepts his challenge, Mike Anthony shows up. Anthony says that this is his show, which means it is his time. Zicky Dice and Zay Washington leave before Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony. Anthony says he does not have to pay anybody off when he has respect. He then says that in seven days, he will be out here to witness "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' demise and destruction, then Brett Michaels will understand once and for all that he is loved by few, hated by many, dared by none and respected by all.

Van Viciouss beats "The True American" Trace Lee Hunt after referee Ray Sanders keeps Trace Lee Hunt from hitting the top rope diving head butt, allowing Viciouss to shake the top rope to trip Hunt down, slam him and win.

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) after the Posse stop the Country Rock Drop and Simon grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin on Carter Matthews.

Backstage, The Hot Shots (Brandon Savage, Ethan Ross, "Too Fine" Justin Klein) harass some fans and help themselves to their nachos. Needless to say, the fans are not impressed.

Before the next match, Matt Williams fails to shot when his entrance theme hits. Five members of security have to carry Matt Williams - who is still wearing a neck brace - screaming to the ring. Matt Williams takes the neck brace off as soon as he gets the upper hand.

Austin Lane beats Matt Williams by count-out after Matt Williams slides out of the ring and heads back to the locker room, apparently wanting nothing more to do with Austin Lane.

We hear from Nyxx, who says that at Gauntlet For The Gold, she was so prepared to win the Memphis Women's Championship, but "Dirty" Diana Taylor knew what she had coming and sent The Hollywood Clique to take her gear and trash her car. However, she did not stop her, even as Diana Taylor won the Memphis Women's Championship, then says there is only one goddess in Memphis Wrestling and it is her.

Memphis Wrestling is coing to Dyersburg, Mississippi for Dyer Country Clash on September 10th!

Zay Washington beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! After the match, Aaron Roberts celebrates with Zay Washington, then smacks Zicky Dice, then lays out Zay Washington and squashes both of them in the corner.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 4, 2022

Mike Anthony shows up to start today's show, and Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Mike leads another "Mike" chant after hearing the crowd chant for him, then says his bandwagon is full and that everybody doubted him, and that everyone only wants to cheer for him now that he is champion. He then says he knows Brett Michaels is coming and that he is not a hard man to find because he is holding the Memphis Heritage Championship. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and gives credit where credit is due to Mike Anthony, then tells him that he is a marked man before they can go at it right now if Mike takes his off suit. Mike tells Brett he will have to earn his shot at the championship. After the crowd chants "You scared," Brett says he does not blame Mike for being scared because he "pissed [him] off" when he took the Heritage title, then says that if he has to earn his title match, he might as well do it right now.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels quickly beats Jason Dredd. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett, who tells Mike Anthony that he will take out whoever he puts in front of him and that he will be next.

Dustin Starr interviews Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin says Memphis is his home and that he will defend his home, and that Matt was his friend and he let him down. He says that while the crowd calls Matt a traitor, he calls him a liar for saying he had him in his shadow, then issues a Best of the Best Challenge to Matt knowing Matt will not face him, and that if he will not do it, Norman Meklakov will. He then says that Matt is scared of him and will not face him because he knows that he is the better wrestler, then Brandon Espinosa shows up and says he is here to extend an invitation to join his dysfunctional family. Espinosa says he wants to open Austin's eyes and see the dysfunction that "this dystopia" has caused, and then asks Austin again to join him. When Espinosa gets in the ring, Austin Lane shakes his hand, then puts him in a fireman's carry to start their match.

Austin Lane beats Brandon Espinosa. During the match, Norman Meklakov and Matt show up. After the commercial break, Matt distracts Austin Lane by saying that he wants to talk outside of the ring in the middle of the match. Later in the match, Matt distracts the referee so that Meklakov can hand Espinosa a chair, but Espinosa tosses it out of the ring. Austin Lane then hits Espinosa with two Spears for the win.

Dustin Starr interviews Rhino at the announce desk. Rhino says that when a challenge is made, a man accepts it, but before he does, he looks back on his life and on the roads that took him to this point. After asking the fans if they want him to accept the challenge, he accepts K-Toomer's challenge and says it will be hardcore.

Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon threatens to beat Dustin Starr up if he steps to him, then Mr. Chris says they are the tag team championships and are here to get the respect they deserve. Suddenly, The Skimahorns show up. Brad Skimahorn announces The Skimahorns are coming for the tag team titles, and Simon tells the Skimahorns that they made a mistake.

"The True American" Trace Lee Hunt beats Gio Savage.

Dustin Starr interviews Van Viciouss and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says he has an action star next to him and that he needs a starlet who is the caliber of Marilyn Monroe, Jennifer Aniston or Elizabeth Taylor, then says she has found the prettiest woman in professional wrestling today. He then introduces Diana Taylor before saying that Derrick King is an idiot for not wanting to be Van Viciouss' assistant, then Derrick shows up and calls Viciouss his "leftovers" and says Diana Taylor "looks like she should be on Brooks Road somewhere right now." (Author's note: Brooks Road, especially East Brooks Road, is best known locally in Memphis for its strip clubs and its history of having strip clubs. This is why Dustin Starr tells Derrick King "It's a family show.") Derrick King then challenges Blaylock to a mixed tag team match, and introduces Cassandra Golden before issuing the challenge right now. Blaylock asks Derrick King where he got "that shit" from before running away. (Author's note: I swear, that's what Blaylock is saying when he is mute-censored there for obvious reasons. This promo was wild.)

Derrick King and Cassandra Golden beats The Hollywood Clique (Van Viciouss and "Dirty" Diana Taylor) after Cassandra reverses the DDT into a Death Valley Driver, leading Golden to pin Diana for a third time.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 28, 2022

Aaron Roberts beats Brandon Espinosa despite Espinosa targeting Roberts' left knee throughout the match.

Austin Lane beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt with an STF in a Best of the Best Challenge. After the match, Austin Lane thanks Matt Williams for waking something up that he had buried deep inside of him, and warns Norman Meklakov and Matt that instead of the "best of the best," they will get "the wrestling machine."

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss - who have security - at the announce desk. Blaylock immediately calls out Derrick King. After the commercial, Derrick King shows up, and Blaylock takes offense to him refusing to be Van Viciouss' assistant before stating that Viciouss is the next big action hero, Derrick is not relevant and that Derrick made a big mistake after not winning in months. Derrick says Viccious was only relevant when he was hanging out with him, then says Blaylock wants to jump on everyone's bandwagon before bringing up Blaylock's security. Blaylock says his security is the best money could buy and that Derrick could have had a job, and when Derrick touches Blaylock, Blaylock's security moves into place. Derrick says they can have a match so they can see who is making a mistake. Van Viccious agrees to the match despite both Viciouss and Derrick wearing street clothes.

Van Viciouss beats Derrick King after hitting him with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane after Blaylock and his security distract the referee when Derrick King hits the Superkick only for Blaylock to pull the referee out of the pinfall attempt.

We hear from Money Mark, who says that he is here to do some financing, backing and talent scouting, and he has scouted some talent. Big Jack and Bruce show up as he says they are going to smoke some cigars and kick some butt.

Lance Archer vs. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for the Memphis Heritage Championship becomes a Triple Threat Match after Mike Anthony cashes in the Cobra Cup. As Archer tries to go for a vertical suplex from the ring to the floor and Brett blocks it before exchanging blows with Archer, Anthony rolls Brett up to win the match and become the Memphis Heritage Champion.

Sunday Slam at Dave and Busters - The Matches

Note: These matches are posted here in order of YouTube upload order.

K-Toomer beats Austin Lane and Zay Washington in a Triple Threat Match.

Derrick King and "Big Swole" Justin Cole beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris).

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Mike Anthony. Before the match, Mike Anthony says that he is unimpressed with the fans and that they do not deserve to see him because he is God's gift to the fans, every man's genetic nightmare and every woman's genetic dream. After stating that he is perfection and that nobody can come close to him, he calls out "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and tells him to get in the ring to get the beating he has coming. After the match, King Cobra raises Brett Michaels' hand.

Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night recap for April 23, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice in the ring. Zicky admits he is a fan of Jet's Pizza and starts a very brief "Jet's" chant, then announces that the airline have lost his luggage and that he has been wearing his wrestling gear for two days. He then says that if he gave everyone the big news, he would have to pack up and leave immediately, and says that he wants to hang out with the fans a little longer and says it is a main event announcement. Zicky Dice then guests on commentary.

K-Toomer beats Martin.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and "Delicious" Van Viciouss - in the ring. Blaylock says he has the best talent, then says he and Viciouss have been on Beale Street all day and the fans have been begging for autographs. Blaylock then calls Van Viciouss "the next action hero" who will be bigger than Rambo and The Rock. He also says he has a big surprise and that he has somebody in the back he wants to bring out, as he is always looking for talent. That person is "Dirty" Diana Taylor, and after she shows up, Blaylock says every woman wants to be her as she is the most beautiful woman in the world today. He also announces that he has gotten her parts in movies and that she will be the next starlet. Blaylock then says Van Viciouss is not scared of anybody and that they have beaten Derrick so many times.

"Delicious" Van Viciouss beats Derrick King after "Dirty" Diana Taylor distracts the referee so that Van Viciouss can hit Derrick King with "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane.

Dustin Starr interviews Norman Meklakov - now accompanied by Matt, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane's now-former best friend - in the ring. Matt is greeted with a "traitor" chant, and Meklakov says that they do not explain themselves to anybody and that the people are uglier at night than they are during the day. Matt says his name is Matt Williams, then says he does not have to explain himself to anyone and that he and Meklalov are here to see if anyone can break the Meklalock. An angry Austin Lane suddenly shows up and that Dustin never mentioned Matt's last name because Matt was a nobody, then says he will make him famous and that he wants him, not Meklakov or the Meklalock Challenge. Matt tells Austin if he wants him, he's got it, but he will have to get through Meklakov to face him down the line. Austin says he will make Meklakiv tap, then he will either tap out or knock out Matt.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats Norman Meklakov by disqualification after Matt Williams attacks Austin Lane. After the match, Meklakov puts Austin Lane in the Meklalock, then Matt Williams says that Austin technically won by disqualification and that he is getting his match with him right now. With help from Meklakov behind the referee's back, Matt Williams keep beating up Austin Lane, but Austin Lane keeps kicking out. Matt goes for a fist from the top rope, but Austin gets a foot up to block it and knock Matt down. Austin Lane gets the upper hand, but Meklakov saves Matt and the two of them head to the back. "The Best of the Best' Austin Lane beats Matt Williams by count-out.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice gets in the ring to make his big announcement. Zicky Dice says he is a man of his word and that he is here to bring some big news that will change Memphis Wrestling forever. He says that he has keeping his eye on Memphis for a long time, then introduces that the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship is coming. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up, takes the microphone and says he is unimpressed with Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night and that he has been listening to Zicky Dice run his mouth all night long. He says he is tired of hearing Zicky Dice and that he is ready to shut everything down, telling Zicky Dice that he has rolled the dice and crapped out. He gives Zicky Dice the choice of getting out or getting hurt. Zicky Dice says he is already in his gear and should beat his ass right now. He then teases leaving before attacking Mike Anthony, who gets the upper hand and hits him with the Genetic Dream before tossing him out of the ring. Zicky Dice is then helped to the back.

Memphis Muscle ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels and "Big Swole" Justin Cole) beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) in a special grudge match.