Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 23, 2024

In footage from after last week's show, Dustin Starr raises K-Toomer's hand after K-Toomer becomes the new Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. K-Toomer then celebrates with the fans.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says that Krule ran off with the title and that he went off and got it, then says that the Heritage Championship represents history and without it, the title does not represent anything. K-Toomer then gets the crowd fired up with the questions he usually asks, then asks one more question: "Am I now the new Memphis Heritage Champion? Sho' 'nuff."

Cassandra Golden beats Makkari Kandy with the Golden Rings. (The match is Makkari's debut match as well as her first-ever wrestling match.) After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Cassandra Golden at the announce desk. Cassandra calls Mackenzie Morgan "a former friend" and says that she is the best women's wrestler in Memphis Wrestling, and yet she is out here babysitting. She says that these women are crying, and that she will soon become a two-time Women's Champion. After some post-show media scrum footage where Mackenzie Morgan is frustrated with Cassandra Golden, Cassandra says she is done with babysitting the women's division and that she deserves gold around her waist.

Backstage, King Cobra meets with Michael, who is soon handed a note by J. Webb, who wants a tag match with "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil. J. Webb gets that match for next week.

Jay Smooth vs. Sycho Simon ends in a double count-out. After the match, Sycho Simon painfully grabs Dustin Starr by the arm and neck and pulls him closer, then asks the fans if they know what it is like for your closest friend to call you "a psycho," then says he is "a walking, talking, eating, breathing, sleeping nightmare" and threatens to bite Dustin Starr's fingers off right in front of the camera if he touches his hand.

Backstage, Derrick King watches his tag team title rematch back. Ray Ray Sanders shows up, and Derrick tells Ray Ray Sanders that he is not turning on him and apologizes to him, saying he did not mean to superkick him. Ray Ray says he believes him, but Derrick says it is his fault they lost the tag team titles and apologizes for everything that has happened. Ray Ray tells Derrick that he believes him, but he is less reluctant this time, and both men shake hands before getting back to work.

Dustin Starr interviews Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston at the announce desk. Sir Matthews asks the fans if they were surprised and says Derrick King was not going to be their hero, then Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston guest on commentary, much to Dustin's chagrin.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo (now known as "The Superstars of Seduction").

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor. He says that after SuperBout III, The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) have become stronger and bigger than ever with the addition of their newest member, and that we will know more about him at a later time. He promises that next week, The Righteous Path will only get bigger and stronger than anyone has ever seen before.

Backstage, Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston make fun of Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) - saying the best part of their matches are when they are over - when they run into Big John Dalton and make fun of him for losing at SuperBout III while they won. After Matthew and Gaston leave, Big John Dalton then says to the person he is talking to on the phone - someone named Mark - that he must have heard all that, and that he needs his advice.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service), who have arranged a contract renewal party, at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock demands his own private dressing room, despite it not being in the contract, and demands his contract be brought out so he can sign it. Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael show up with the new contract, and Blaylock demands a raise as well as back pay, then Michael says he gotten him his green M&M's and his money and that all Blaylock has to do is sign. Blaylock signs the contract, and King Cobra tells Blaylock not to forget who makes the matches. Blaylock demands that King Cobra be fair, then Michael says they notice The Hollywood Clique are enjoying their party and knows a guy who also enjoys a party: "The Cowboy" James Storm, who shows up. Blaylock, saying he has never partied with a cowboy before, calls for a toast. He gets one, but Storm gets beer all over him and Blaylock demands an apology. Storm says he is sorry...about his damn luck. James Storm then slaps Van Viciouss in the face and gets him in the ring.

We see some photos of Jerry Lawler and Jeff Jarrett for Grind City Wrestling.

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Van Viciouss. After the match, James Storm shoves Blaylock's face into the cake again, then throws some cake into the face of one of the Secret Service members.

SuperBout III, Part 3 - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 16, 2024

K-Toomer beats Mike Anthony by knockout and referee stoppage to win the finals of the 2024 Cobra Cup Tournament and win the Cobra Cup. King Cobra personally awards the Cobra Cup to K-Toomer after the match. After the match, Mike Anthony is on his feet, and as the crowd chants "You don't want none," both men fist bump in a sign of respect. Dustin Starr then interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk, and when asked what is next, K-Toomer says he is the Cobra Cup winner and is in possession of this historic Cobra Cup before proclaiming he will not be holding the Cup for much longer.

We hear from Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo. Cage says "Big Swole" Justin Cole is as stupid as he looks and as clingy as a dumb old ex-girlfriend, and Mulitalo which ex-girlfriend they are talking about. Cage says that Justin Cole is lucky enough to have "The Superstars of Seduction" one-on-one in the ring, and dumb enough to take them on at the same time, and it will not be pretty for him.

We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Justin Cole tells Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo that he should have never trusted them against his better judgment after their jumping in and cheating, but now he has both of them in the ring, and instead of packing a lunch, they will need the whole cafeteria.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats The Walking Red Flags (Colton Cage and Austin Mulitalo) in a two-on-one handicap match.

We hear from Queen Nyxx, who calls Diana Taylor a thorn in her side since she started out in Memphis Wrestling. She says it is over with today, and she will leave Diana a broken husk of a woman and Diana will only have herself to blame.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has been here since day one and that Queen Nyxx will find out why she is called "Dangerous" Diana Taylor.

Diana Taylor beats Queen Nyxx.

In memory of Ansley Thompson, 2006 - 2024.

Dustin Starr thanks the fans for being here today.

Before the next match, K-Toomer shows up with the Cobra Cup in one hand and the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in the other. K-Toomer then cashes in the Cobra Cup before walking into the ring with the Heritage title.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up in a grey sports car, and Dustin Starr has to explain the situation with him. K-Toomer then hands the championship over to Brett Michaels as Brett enters the ring.

K-Toomer beats "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to become the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion! Referee David Knight is the championship official for this match.

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K-Toomer beats Jay Smooth. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says the Heritage Championship represents history and that none of this means without being a part of that written history, and he is here to write his. He then calls out King Cobra, saying they need to talk. After the commercial break, King Cobra shows up, and K-Toomer wants to know where he is following putting Mike Anthony down while Anthony was #1 contender to the Heritage Championship. After King Cobra says that K-Toomer is #1 contender, Mike Anthony shows up and says he was the #1 contender last time he checked, but K-Toomer says that last time he checked, he put Mike Anthony down. Mike Anthony threatens to sue King Cobra if he does not honor his #1 contendership just before "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and declares himself the #1 contender. King Cobra makes both Mike Anthony and K-Toomer #1 contenders and puts all three men in a Triple Threat Match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, much to Mike Anthony's irritation. Mike Anthony hits K-Toomer in the back with a chair, and security has to stop Brett Michaels from going after him. Mike Anthony leaves, but not without hitting one of the security guards (who has played Waldo in the Halloween battle royal as well as at Brighton Brawl 2).

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simon says Christmas is upon us and that he loves the pretty colors, such as the greens, the white of the snow and especially blood red. He says that when The Posse returns, somebody is going to bleed. We then see Mr. Chris's burned face as he says that he will be home for Christmas.

Barnabas the Producer guests on commentary for the next match.

The Roberts Family Legacy (Cordale Roberts and Big Red) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), much to the disappointment of Barnbas the Producer.

Backstage, Barnabas the Producer tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that today's loss is just a temporary setback and that he has found their lucky rubber chickens. Lamont finally has enough, and he and Bradley then take all of Barnabas' chains, hat and durag before finally demanding his shoes as payment for pushing them towards failure. After The L.A. Hustlers leave, Barnabas loses it and realizes that they need Barnabas the Leader, not Barnabas the Producer.

Cassandra Golden and McKenzie Morgan beat "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx and Nixi XS by submission with a hold from Cassandra to Nixi XS.

Backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage argue over "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo being the weak link in their team before Colton Cage proposes that Justin Cole and Mulitalo get in the ring one-on-one and hash out their differences so they can make the name they should have made for themselves in the Trios Tournament. Justin Cole tells Colton to tell Mulitalo to pack a lunch.

"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.

"Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole after "Casanova" Colton Cage slides into the ring and hits Justin Cole with a cutter from out of nowhere.

Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone saying some people have to grow up. Mikey overhears this, and this gives him an idea.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Blaylock says that the shenanigans going on in Memphis Wrestling with the petition to ban him are illegal, for he has a contract and he is not going anywhere. He says that not one wrestler had better sign that petition, but Dustin Starr reminds Blaylock that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed that petition before Eric Young suddenly shows up. Eric Young says he has been here only long enough to know he does not lie Blaylock or Viciouss and that every wrestler in the back has signed that petition, and if they do not watch their mouths, he will also sign it. He then says that he and Viciouss have a match and that it is time to figure things out right now.

Eric Young beats Van Viciouss with a crucifix pin. During the match, "All The Way" Ray Collins shows up with a petition to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock for the fans to sign. After the match, Eric Young signs the petition on Ray Collins' back.

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Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Bosby thanks Mackenzie for putting her title on the line just to help him get another shot at Austin Lane. Mackenzie says that while material things do not mean much to her, the Women's Championship means everything to her and she knows Bosby won't let her down.

Backstage, "Casanova" Colton Cage tells Justin Cole that they have a trios match up next and that he has already has their third partner.

Colton Cage and "Big Swole" Justin Cole's trios partner is revealed to be "Astonishing' Austin Mulitalo.

"Casanova" Colton Cage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beat Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston) after Diana Taylor shows up and runs off with Nyxx's crown, causing Nyxx to chase her backstage. After the match, Colton and Mulitalo steal Justin Cole's thunder.

Backstage, we hear from Simon, who asks Tim Grind what he was thinking, especially after Lance cost him his partner. He says that by the end of the day, not only will he get rid of Tim Grind, but he will make sure he does not have any more kids. He says that when all is said and done, he will be the last man standing and the only man breathing. We then hear from Tim Grind, who is glad that Flex is here with him as he warns Simon that Lance is still his son and that he will end things with The Posse once and for all. Flex says he has promised King Cobra that he will not interfere as long as no one else does and that he has Tim Grind's back. Tim Grind says that he will be the last man standing one way or another.

King Cobra is on the phone backstage. He says he cannot go along with what Mike Anthony has done to K-Toomer and that K-Toomer deserves another shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, and that he will book the match and go from there.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor asks "Brother John" to join him at the desk, to which Big John Dalton shows up in a black suit with a red tie, then Taylor says that Big John Dalton will be anointed as a member of The Righteous Path. The Righteous Path enters the ring, and Reverend Ash Taylor takes a moment of prayer for Big John Dalton. Suddenly, Big John Dalton lifts his hand up, wags his finger, then comes out of his suit and attacks Bruce and Ryan before focusing on Ash Taylor. Ryan and Bruce grab Big John Dalton so that Ash Taylor can hit Big John with the collection plate, then Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up and chase The Righteous Path out of the ring.

People are seen signing what looks like a petition to remove "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who says that he understands that The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) are upset at him for putting him in the Monster Brawl Match, then tries to make up with them with customized rubber chickens to call him in case they are in trouble in the ring. He also says that he also got The L.A. Hustlers a tag team match this week as part of his plan to take them to the top.

Barnabas the Producer guests on commentary for the next match.

The Twins of Salem (Abel Booker and Jacksynn Crowley) quickly The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).

Backstage, King Cobra tells security that there will be a Street Fight between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer next week and that he needs all of security to be there as the match will get hairy.

We hear from Brandon Cutler, who says that his plans for Memphis Wrestling will be revealed next week.

Tim Grind beats Simon in a Last Man Standing Match. During the match, Simon readies Tim Grind for a Con-Chair-To, but demands that Lance be the one to deliver the blow to the head. Lance throws the chair down instead, and when Simon shoves Lance to the mat by the face before attempting to do it himself, Lance hits Simon with a low blow before helping Tim Grind up for the win. Lance and Tim Grind hug after the match.

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Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston), the team of Gio Savage and Draco, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), and the team of "Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage in a Five-Starr Five Way Match.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Mr. Chris says that while Too Cool II (Tim Grind and Flex) run West Tennessee, they run Memphis. Simon says Tim Grind brought Flex here to get his head beaten in, and that he will knock their teeth out before Lance finishes the job.

We see footage of Tommy Dreamer defending the IMPACT Wrestling Digital Media Championship against "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley tries to run off with the belt and Dreamer makes the match hardcore.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo and Brandon Berretta. Austin says he only teamed with Brandon because he was told to and that if would give him an opportunity, and that he never wanted to do it and he wanted to go solo. Brandon says Austin only cares about being a star, and says he can give him an astonishing beatdown today. This leads to a one-on-one match between the two.

"Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo beats Brandon Berretta after Berretta nearly sandwiches the referee into the corner with Mulitalo and Mulitalo hits Berretta with a low blow.

Backstage, King Cobra is seen filling out a job application.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan. Bosby says "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane cheated to beat him last week and cost him his match with Big Nico, but now he has Mackenzie as back-up. Mackenzie says she has always had Bosby's back, and she and Bosby say that they will handle Austin and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Brother Bruce) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor hopes that Big John Dalton, as The Righteous Path is about to show what they can provide for him. He also says that Big John Dalton did not say no to him, either.

"Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt beats "The Hell Archer" Eric Fallen after Brother Bruce into the apron and Rembrandt whips Fallen into Brother Bruce.

Barnabas the Leader - now known as Barnabas the Producer - and The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) run into JTG. The L.A. Hustlers clearly want nothing to do with Barnabas, and JTG wants nothing to do with any of them. The Hustlers then say they are through with Barnabas.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Viciouss says nobody is worried about NZO because it is a new week and he has a new opponent: "Mr. No Days Off" Fred Rosser, who "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock calls out. Fred Rosser shows up, and Blaylock says The Hollywood Clique is "all that," not Rosser, and makes fun of Rosser for being gay saying that Van Viciouss is "everybody's boyfriend's favorite wrestler." Rosser says that no matter where he wrestles, the match will be worth millions of dollars, and that Viciouss will be leaving with three boots: "two on your feet and one in your ass."

Fred Rosser beats Van Viciouss with the crossface chickenwing after escaping Secret Service's grasp and avoiding a punch to the face from Van Viciouss.

Mid-South Fair 2023 - The Results

Note: These videos are in the order in which they were uploaded and are not indicative of the order in which the matches at this event happened.

Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris).

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo after Mulitalo takes a drink from Swole's mixing cup.

Reverend Ash Taylor shows up and says that he has seen everyone at the fair drown their sins in deep-fried food and cheap alcohol, then says he is here for Big John Dalton and wants to know where he is at. Big John Dalton shows up and gives a child his sunglasses before Reverend Ash Taylor asks him to be part of The Righteous Path (Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt). Dalton says he is just here to enjoy the fair and not to talk to him, but Reverend Ash Taylor says the fans can wait and that all he has to do is make the right decision and join, even offering him a cut of the money from the collection plate, and all he has to do is shake his hand. Dalton shakes his hand, but fails to let go and squeezes his hand hard before slamming Reverend Ash Taylor in the middle of the ring, hitting him with a splash from the top rope and walking off with the collection plate.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against "DDT" Diana Taylor.

When Mikey faces Matt Williams, he also has to contend with Storybook Prince Gaston. Mikey takes the microphone and states that he knew this would happen, and that he has somebody who will have his back: Tim Bosby.

Tim Bosby and Mikey beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) after Ellsworth Enterprises' attempt to beg Bosby off fails and results in both Matt Williams and Gaston getting a German suplex.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Van Viciouss after taking out both members of Secret Service for their constant interference in the match.

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"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Johnny Poke. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels and Coach Pillar, who announces that they have raised $15,250 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

We hear from The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) and Justin Case. Justin Case says they want to know if King Cobra, K-Toomer and Mike Anthony will show up so they can see who the better team is, and warns that if they do not show up, the Roberts Family will find them.

Barnabas The Leader guests on commentary for the next match.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. Brandon Berretta and "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo ends with The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) attacking Molitalo and Berretta while The L.A. Hustlers retreat. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts says the Roberts Family is tired of waiting and want to know where King Cobra, K-Toomer and Mike Anthony are at, and gives them one more chance to do it in their territory at the Dyer Country Fair before they do things their way. Big Red says that what just happened will happen at the Dyer County Fair, and dares King Cobra to come get some.

K-Toomer and Mike Anthony are seen making their way into the WrestleCenter.

We see footage of Dustin Starr and Mackenzie Morgan at the set of Bluff City Life.

Backstage, Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston talk with "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx. Williams says they did everything they could and that Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King are to blame for Nyxx not being champion. After Gaston threatens to punch Sanders' teeth out of his mouth, Williams says they will take the Memphis Wrestling tag titles from them for her after Nyxx asks Williams and Gaston what they are going to do about this.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston).

In backstage footage from earlier, Terrence Ward interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane. Nikki Lane says Austin Lane is not ducking anyone and that they have always been here, and Austin says "The Lane Dynasty" is here every week proving they are the best. He says one is only as good as their last match, not their last two, and says that if Tim Bosby wants a shot at the Internet Championship, he will have to start from scratch. He says Bosby may be second to none, but he is the best of the best and he and Nikki are not hard to find.

In backstage footage from earlier, Tim Grind is on the phone, where we find out that he has a match next week.

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn with an O'Connor Roll.

We hear from The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Big Red) and Justin Case. Aaron Roberts says they are about to get in the WrestleCenter and fight K-Toomer and Mike Anthony.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer and Mike Anthony at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is not hard to find, and if The Roberts Family Legacy want to fight, then they will come find him as running is not in his nature. Mike Anthony asks why they are waiting when they can do this right now. As K-Toomer and Mike Anthony head to the parking lot, they are attacked by The Roberts Family Legacy, starting a brawl that leads into the WrestleCenter lobby. The fight them makes its way through the media scrum room and into the parking lot proper, where The Roberts Family Legacy get in their truck and drive off.

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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.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 8, 2023

Maria Starr is on commentary this week.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett Michaels says that there has always been a target on his back and that he does not run from anybody. Brett then says that whether it is Danny Limelight, Lance Archer or anyone else in the United Wrestling Network, Memphis Wrestling is his house and it is going to stay that way.

We hear from King Cobra, who says he is tired of seeing The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) lie and cheat and that he will be the special guest enforcer for the main event today. He also warns Big Red that if he gets in the ring, he will take care of him personally.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Ray Sanders says that they have a target on their back, but they do not appreciate what The O'Neal Brothers did to them last week. Derrick King says he does not know who The O'Neill Brothers are, but as he says that everyone wants to be the tag team champions and that they will take on them or any team at any time, The O'Neal Brothers show up, brawl with Ray Ray and Derrick and ultimately lay them out.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Pope" Elijah Burke at the announce desk. The Pope says he has travelled some lonely roads, rough roads and even dusty roads, but when the road leads to Memphis, it is "all good, all day long." He says that when he is in the building, it is for a reason, and that he understands that there is a group of guys running roughshod in Memphis Wrestling known as The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Sister Jennifer, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt). The Righteous Path soon show up, then "Reverend" Ash Taylor says it is their time and that The Pope is trying to desecreate their house and take their flock. He says that he knows what The Pope does, but he is a generous man, and he will give him one chance to make the decision to join The Righteous Path. "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt pushes a pamphlet, then The Pope notes that "Reverend" Ash Taylor has failed to introduce himself and asks the fans who "Reverend" Ash Taylor is, which leads to a "Reverend Ash-Hole" chant. The Pope then reads the pamphlet before tearing it up, and "Reverend" Ash Taylor tells Sister Jennifer to get in the ring and show what happens to people who cross them.

"The Pope" Elijah Burke guests on commentary for the next match.

Diana Taylor beats Sister Jennifer after "The Pope" Elijah Burke stops the rest of The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) from interfering.

Big John Dalton beats Storybook Prince Gaston. As per pre-match stipulation, Big John Dalton will face Matt Williams on July 13th at Ingomar High School in New Albany, Mississippi. During the match, Storybook Prince Gaston gets so confused that he accidentally pins the referee with a schoolkid pin (which obviously does not win him the match). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton, who thanks the fans before saying he will have to turn it up against Matt Williams, and he wants his match with Williams to be a no-rules match so he can prove that he is Big John Dalton.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock issues a challenge to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for bragging about how he beat Van Viciouss on Beale Street, and says that Van Viciouss slipped and fell in what were unsafe working conditions before the fans attacked him. He says that Brett Michaels will pay and that Van Viciouss will teach him a lesson at Ingomar.

We see footage of "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane taking on three men at once in a training ring. When one of them punches him, Austin Lane takes offense to it and beats the guy down, and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane takes care of the other two guys.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan congratulates Cassandra Golden on becoming #1 contender to the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship, but is reminded of her loss due to the betrayal from "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx during her #1 contendership match. She says that she needs this shot more than Cassandra Golden does, even as Cassandra Golden says she must right this wrong, and that she lost everything after Nyxx betrayed her. Cassandra then says that they will have to see, and "may the best woman win."

The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Cordale Roberts) vs. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl to the back. After the brawl goes to the back, Big Red calls out King Cobra, who has accompanied Mike Anthony and K-Toomer to the ring for this match. As King Cobra takes care of Big Red personally, Justin Case gets in the ring, and Big Red lays him out with a Kendo stick. Justin Case and Big Red then flee when K-Toomer and Mike Anthony get back int he ring.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 1, 2023

Uncle Phil and "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn vs. Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders ends with The O'Neill Brothers showing up and attacking Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders. Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

Dustin Starr interviews Van Viciouss - who has a box of tissues - at the announce desk. Van Viciouss says he is here to talk about "an inspiration of a man" and that "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock has inspired people all over the world. All of a sudden, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock shows up with Jake and Elwood in neck braces, walkers and casts, with Baylock in a wheelchair. Blaylock thanks the people at Regional One for and says "Casanova" Colton Cage hit all of them with a foreign object, and that he hates cheaters. He says that they have a lot of health problems, especially himself - who has an injured disc as well as prostate problems - and that security has to help him get around.

Van Viciouss beats Zay Washington with a curb stomp following the distraction from Jake and Elwood on the outside. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock threatens to sue "Casanova" Colton Cage and his entire family as well as Dustin Starr. Van Viciouss says his victory was for Jimmy.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Mr. Chris says they are not just taking over Memphis, but they are taking over the United Wrestling Network. Simon says Brett Michaels knows what it takes, but Danny Limelight is coming into the most dangerous city in the world and he is putting his lights out.

We hear from Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston). Matt Williams says he is the MVP and that he knocked Big John Dalton out, and that he will have to beat Gaston to get his belt back. He then shows off his championship ring before saying Ingomar Baseball sucks.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo.

Backstage, Tim Bosby finds out that Tim Grind has a match with for for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship. After wondering why Grind is skipping the line after one match, he says it does not matter, because he is the best and the only person deserving of the title.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Danny Limelight beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). After the match, Limelight hands Brett Michaels the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship before both men have a staredown in the middle of the ring.