Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for July 2, 2026

Carmelo Hayes beats Axiom.

Dragon Lee beats Rusev when Rusev tries to re-apply the Accolade only for Dragon Lee to slip by and win with a schoolkid pin.

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Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Aldis says he has not heard from Gunther yet, but he is assured they will hear from him tonight. Cody hopes that they have a good show tonight. Cody then runs into The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) and fist bumps them, then Jey says that tonight is his King of the Ring match, and he will win tonight, win the tournament and face him for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cody hopes Jey is right, as Jey deserves to chase his title, but he hopes it is his decision and not Roman Reigns'.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she has built a career off of pressure and has nothing to worry about, and "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab are certain that Cargill will win tonight. Cargill tells Rhea Ripley that she will get her lick back, and that she will see her at SummerSlam.

Charlotte Flair beats Lyra Valkyria, Sol Ruca and Jade Cargill by submission with a Figure Eight to Lyra to advance in the Queen of the Ring Tournament. During the match, Alexa Bliss and Tiffany Stratton show up to fight "Michin" Mia Yim when they get involved in the match, and this leads to a brawl that makes its way to the back.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says that Jade Cargill should not be champion, and when "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab confront Tiffany, Chelsea Green comes to the rescue with a shinai.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu meets with The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso). Jacob Fatu says he is here for Solo Sikoa, and Jimmy says he is here to ensure nobody stops Jey. Solo says that they have their business and that he has his.

We see footage of Carmelo Hayes with the New England Patriots, who are seen in the front row.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who admires Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss as she writes in her diary, then says they have deluded themselves into thinking they are stronger together only to become weak and soft. She says that stars shine brighter alone before stating that she is coming soon to SmackDown.

Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis backstage. Gunther says that he will be picking the referee for his match with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, then says that he will know who the referee is by the end of the night.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Finn Balor, who is excited to be on SmackDown. He says that he has old friends and old foes and that his past is not erased by being here, then he is met by R-Truth, who declares that The Judgment Day is back together. Damian Priest shows up, and he and Finn are not exactly happy to see each other. Finn leaves for his match, and Priest says that all they need are each other and that they will still be champions after their match with The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Talla Tonga).

Tiffany Stratton and Chelesa Green vs. "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab is official for later tonight.

Brie Bella and Paige beat Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) after Brie reverses Fallon's inside cradle on Paige behind the referee's back as the referee ejects Jacy Jayne for pulling Fallon Henley out of a submission hold from the outside of the ring.

Backstage, Sami Zayn is talking to Johnny Gargano again while Candice LeRae is on her phone. Sami takes Candice's advice to Gargano to "get up and do something about it" as advice for himself, and Sami then leaves to look for General Manager Nick Aldis.

Backstage, Los Garza (Angel and Berto) meets with Danhausen, asking him to re-curse the New York Knicks. They then hand him a bag of human money, then leave as Matt Cardona shows up. After Matt Cardona hands Danhausen his watch and a ring to keep the New York Knicks uncursed, Kit Wilson shows up with an electrified Miz, and Danhausen's like for a Frankenstein's Monster-like Miz causes Kit Wilson to swing a metal rod at Danhausen only to miss and hit a wire, which in turn electrifies Kit Wilson.

Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami says that the "ride or dies" showed up in full force for him in Europe compared to Providence, Rhode Island, and says the fans can either sit there with a sour look on their faces and boo him or ride and die with "the last real good guy." Sami then says that something has been brewing for months and months, and that it needs to come to an end. He says that he needs to clear the air, and asks that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes come to the ring. Cody comes to the ring, and Sami says they have had months' worth of misunderstandings where he helps Cody and ends up paying for it while Cody stands all, and wants to know if this is in an accident. Cody says that he cannot just turn this off and that they should not be in the ring this way. As Cody mentions WrestleMania 40, Sami says he was and still is happy for him, but mentions that Cody has lost past friends and wants to if it is them of if it is Cody. Cody says that he could not be honest with them like he can be honest with Sami, then tells Cody that the fans hate him and tell him that he sucks because he whines and cries and has become desperate. He says that the Undipusted WWE Championship is the only thing between them, then apologizes for holding the championship and that it means he never will. Sami slaps Cody, then starts apologizing. Cody slaps Sami back. Sami slowly leaves the ring, then comes back with a chair. Sami stands on the apron with the chair, then tosses it to the side and leaves.

Backstage, Jacob Fatu confronts Solo Sikoa with a message from Roman Reigns. He says it has been way too long and long enough, and that Roman needs him to come home. Solo says that is not home and that Jacob is Roman's lap dog, then wants to know what happened to Jacob. He says that Jacob used to be a killer that everyone was afraid of and was so close to beating Roman. Solo says Roman has done nothing but embarrass and humiliate him, which is not how someone treats somebody they love. Solo then tells Jacob to tell Roman that he can go to Hell. Jacob says he knows where Solo is coming from, but he has made his decision and he will stand on business, and if Roman sends him for him, he will come for him. Solo tells Jacob to tell Roman that if he wants him to come home, then he can come and get him.

Rey Fenix retains the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship against Axiom.

Backstage, Gunther meets with General Manager Nick Aldis, stating that he has made a decision. He says that he needs somebody with experience as well as their heart in the right place. He says he needs a good guy - the last real good guy - and says Sami Zayn will be the referee for next week's WWE Championship match.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty show up at the arena.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Trick Williams is not happy that he lost in the King of the Ring Tournament, then says that it woke up something in him and lit a fire that he has not felt in a long time. Trick says he wants to step his game up and bring SmackDown to new heights. He says that he is the king of the new school and that he is still the United States Champion. All of a sudden, Ricky Saints shows up. As Saints makes his way to the ring, however, Carmelo Hayes shows up and shoves Saints out of his way to the ring. Saints beats Carmelo to the ring as Carmelo tells Trick to make up his mind, and Saints says that he beat Carmelo as Carmelo wants Trick to defend his title. Both men start arguing, and Trick tells them to battle it out so he can defend the title against the winner. As Trick leaves, Saints shoves Carmelo into Trick, and that leads to a brawl between Carmelo and Saints. Trick gets back into the ring and sends Carmelo into the ring post, then hits the Book End on Saints.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Royce Keys. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa shows up and tells him that The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, "Main Event" Jey Uso, Jacob Fatu) is here to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight, and that Jacob Fatu is there to help him. He tells Royce that he does not have to fight with him, but he does not want Royce to be a casualty in Roman Reigns' war.

"Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab beat Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green after Jade Cargill pulls Tiffany Stratton off the ring apron before Chelsea Green can tag her in, which allows Michin to hit Chelsea with Styles Clash for the win. After the match, Jade Cargill gets in the ring, and Tiffany Stratton ends up being the victim of a three-on-one beatdown.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Kiana James. Kiana says she did everything for Giulia and that Giulia needed her, and the one time she asks her for help, she is useful. Giulia says she needed help with English and with contract, but Kiana says she did not need her for anything. Giulia says Kiana used her momentum, but Kiana says she eclisped her. Giulia says her English is better now, then slaps Kiana in the face.

Backstage, Tama Tonga welcomes Finn Balor to SmackDown, and he is also not happy to see Finn.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says that Sami Zayn is an emotional wreck and all over the place before Sami suddenly shows up. Sami uses Cody's words against him before sarcastically wishing him good luck next week.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews LA Knight. Knight says that he saw it coming and that Jimmy Uso and Jacob Fatu are going to ensure Jey Uso wins tonight and are also trying to get Solo Sikoa back in the fold. He then says he will not make any promises, but if he can defy the odds, he will win the tournament and stomp Roman Reigns out.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats Royce Keys, LA Knight and Finn Balor to advance in the King of the Ring Tournament after Royce hits Knight with a spinebuster only for Jey Uso to hit a top rope splash and pin Royce for the win. During the match, Solo Sikoa shows up to watch from ringside, and LA Knight ends up booting Royce Keys into him near the end of the match.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

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We are introduced to Alvaro Carrera and Miguel Perez of the Spanish-language announce team.

Jade Cargill, "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab head to the ring to start tonight's show. Cargill says that everyone acts like she has something to prove, then says she does not have to ask for permission and that she is one of one. She says that she can do whatever she wants, and B-Fab says that Cargill will beat Rhea because she is the most dominant. She reminds Cargill that when it comes to being in the ring, she has beaten Cargill at WrestleMania and she will beat her again at Clash at Italy. Rhea says that Cargill can continue to throw her so-called dominance around, because she will be looking up at the true champon. Cargill asks Rhea if she hears how stupid she sounds and says the women's division does not revolve around her, and that Michin and B-Fab want to be around her while nobody wants to be around Rhea. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss show up, and while Charlotte admits she admires what Cargill has done, she should not confuse her attitude with accomplishment. Alexa says Cargill has the ego of a legend, but the resumé of a rookie. Cargill says that she will not be talked down upon by Charlotte's "rag doll," and Alexa Bliss tells Cargill that she has embarrassed women bigger than her on the mic and tells her not to embarrass her before her career even gets started. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes Jade Cargill vs. Alexa Bliss official and for right now.

Jade Cargill beats Alexa Bliss despite Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair brawling with "Michin" Mia Yim and B-Fab to the back, due to Cargill getting the knees up to block Twisted Bliss. After the match, Cargill pulls a metal folding chair out from underneath the ring and hits a second Jaded on the chair. Rhea and Charlotte rush back to the ring and chase Cargill out.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes when Sami Zayn shows up. Sami asks Cody if he has nothing to say to him. Cody says he has nothing, but Sami says he should, and he should start by apologizing, as he did not ask to fight his friend; Cody did. He says he had his back and tried to help him, but he stabbed him in the back with the Cross Rhodes. Cody says Sami walked away when Gunther choked him out. Sami says he wanted to help Cody because of how he is wired, and it took everything not to. He says that he left Cody there so that he could learn a lesson. Cody says that when he is done with Gunther tonight, he can teach him a lesson, too.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis wants Danhausen to appear in front of the fans. After Aldis tells Danhausen to improvise, The Miz shows up does not to wrestle Axiom due to Kit Wilson not being here tonight due to customs' liquid limit from the amount of moisturizer that he brought with him overseas. Aldis thinks The Miz need Kit Wilson's help, but The Miz denies this. Aldis tells him to prove this as Danhausen gathers materials in the background, then the lights dim above Aldis after Miz leaves.

Axiom beats The Miz after the flashing lights from Danhausen's new experiments distract The Miz as he is at the top turnbuckle, allowing Axiom to hit an avalanche Spanish Fly followed by the Golden Ratio for the win.

Backstage, R-Truth tells Damian Priest that he is still not medically cleared. He also tells Damian Priest that he has a tag team partner for tonight against The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga), who happens to be Royce Keys. Damian Priest does not want to team with him, let alone trust him, and Royce says that Priest wants to take on the world alone, and R-Truth has to verbally manipulate them into teaming by questioning their courage.

Backstage, Sami Zayn talks with Johnny Gargano about what just happened with him and Cody, with Candice LeRae caught in the middle. Matt Cardona shows up and says that things may not be going his way either, and this leads Sami to challenge Cardona to a match. Cardona accepts.

Backstage, Charlotte Flair leaves the trainer's room and runs into Rhea Ripley. Charlotte says that Alexa is in a lot of pain and pissed off and so is she. Rhea says she will take care of Jade Cargill, and Charlotte says that if Rhea does not, she will.

The MFTs (Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga) beat Damian Priest and Royce Keys. During the match, R-Truth shows up and confronts Solo Sikoa for hitting Damian Priest with a Samoan Spike behind the referee's back only to be hit in the throat by Solo. When Royce Keys confronts Solo, Tama Tonga hits Keys from the top rope. Talla then choke slams Priest in the ring for the pin and the win.

Backstage, The Miz threatens to sue General Manager Nick Aldis for unsafe working conditions. Aldis agrees with The Miz, and says he is about to handle the electrical problems. The Miz confronts Danhausen only to be blasted with a fire extinguisher, and Danhausen refuses to let Aldis into the room.

The Pique Group is the recipient of the Twisted Tea Hard Ice Tea Seat Upgrade.

Backstage, Chelsea Green meets with Tiffany Stratton, who tells her "It's not that deep" as Chelsea tries to make more of an alliance between them. Chelsea awkwardly says she will see Tiffany after the match and wishes her luck, then Tiffany leaves.

Sami Zayn beats Matt Cardona.

We see a vignette for The King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring Tournaments.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis speaks with Gunther, saying he has granted him and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes television time to say what they need to say and to keep it civil. Gunther is offended at first, but promises to keep it civil.

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty head to the ring. Lil Yachty introduces himself as the man with the money and the connections that makes it happen, and says that for the first time ever, "we are experiencing the Trick Williams campaign." Trick says he has been holding SmackDown down for quite some time, and that for the past couple weeks, he has taken out The Miz and Carmelo Hayes, and that nobody has proven themselves the future of the business better than him. Trick then declares himself for the King of the Ring Tournament, then Carmelo Hayes shows up and says Trick may be king of the entrance and the microphone, but King of the Ring is "grown folks business" and Trick is too little. Carmelo says he will take care of Ricky Saints tonight, then he will face him for the United States Championship. Trick says that "'Melo is being too melodramatic" and spouting off "what if," then says that if Carmelo sprouted an inch for every excuse he made, he could see Trick face-to-face and realize he is better than him. Ricky Saints shows up and says nobody wants to see "that telenovela stuff" right now and addresses last week, stating that he is two steps ahead and that after he deals with Carmelo, he will go after Trick and the United States Championship. Trick says that Ricky Saints lies and poses and looks like a bobblehead, then tells Saints to show up and tells Saints and Carmelo to handle things between them before facing him for the title. When Saints mouths off at Trick, Trick slaps him.

Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints ends in a double count-out. After the match, Saints attacks Carmelo from behind, but Carmelo soon sends him packing with a First 48.

Backstage, The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) run into Tiffany Stratton and say that Tiffany made a wise decision not to be in Chelsea Green's corner, then state that after Nia is done with Chelsea, Tiffany will be next.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who writes a diary entry about the SmackDown women's locker room, then says not to get too comfortable because she is coming soon to SmackDown.

Chelsea Green beats Nia Jax after Tiffany Stratton shows up as Nia is about to hit the A-Nia-Lator and nails Nia with the Women's United States Championship behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Brie Bella and Paige. Brie says the target has gotten bigger, but they have been successfully defending the women's tag titles. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne asks why Cathy is wasting her time before declaring for the Queen of the Ring Tournament. Fallon tells Brie Bella and Paige to hold on to their titles, while Lainey says they will be the next champions. Jacy then says that eventually, the women's division will be under their influence.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Before he can say much, however, he is joined in the ring by Gunther. Gunther tells Cody that for some reason, SmackDown has to be about him, and if it is not, he has to make it about him. He calls Cody a product of the culture he grew up in where egotism, narcissism and nepotism is rewarded. He also calls Cody "a perfect example of the crumbling concept of the American dream," then says that he has earned his position while everything was one phone call away for Cody. Gunther says that makes Cody "a little, entitled brat," and admits that while they have the same profession, they are nothing alike. He says that Cody has to scratch that itch for approval, but for him, it is unnecessary, and that protecting the sport from people like Cody is all that matters. Gunther says that Cody only cares about himself and is his own biggest fan, and instead of a champion, Cody is "a mark for [himself]." Cody says Gunther is a liar, stating that Gunther has implied does not want the attention or even the feeling of being the Undisputed WWE Champion and knows that Gunther wants that attention; otherwise, he would talk to a 330 lb. version of himself at an indie show. He says that Cody Rhodes tried to intimidate him from being champion, and while he did not succeed, he did not tell him that being is champion is addictive. Cody says that Gunther will get close to that attention only to find out he is just not that good. After Cody says that he is easy to find and hard to beat, both men have a staredown, Gunther stops Cody as he leaves, promising that he will choke Cody out, drop him like a wet towel, and take the Undisputed WWE Championship with him.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Here are the th ten moments from tonight's show!

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Axiom beats Kit Wilson.

Ivy Nile beats Karmen Petrovic.

Alpha Academy (Otis and Akira Tozawa) beats Birthright (Charlie Dempsey and Uriah Connors).

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El Mesias, Lince Dorado and Mecha Wolf beat Tokyo Bad Boys (Kento, Nobu San, Takuma).

Backstage, Nathan Frazer is trying to learn Spanish when Axiom shows up. Nathan Frazer mentions that he is the captain for Team UK, but Axiom has to tell Frazer that they are on opposite sides tonight and that he is on Team Europe.

Flammer retains the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship against Sussy Love.

We hear from Penta. He says that it has been an eventful year and that his move to WWE is one of the best in years, and that he loves being part of the process to forge future superstars and bring lucha libre to another level. He hopes that his brother Rey Fenix can win singles gold, as he has just as big a history in WWE. He admits he did not expect to return to AAA, but he will be returning home as Intercontinental Championship and that he will be defending the title in front of his people against a great opponent in El Hijo del Vikingo. He says that Vikingo was once a great wrestler, but now he wants to be vicious and wickedness when he has no wickedness. Penta says that he is one of the best in the world and that he will prove it when he humiliates El Hijo del Vikingo.

Team UK (Nathan Frazer, Charlie Dempsey, Tristan Angels) beats Team Europe (Axiom, Elio LeFleur, Dorian Van Dux) in a six-man tag match. (This match was taped before Elio LaFelur was injured.)

Backstage, we hear from Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, La Maravilla). Flammer announces that she will celebrate being the longest-reigning AAA Reinas de Reinas Champion in history next week.

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Axiom beats Apollo Crews.

Karmen Petrovic beats Ivy Nile.

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"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody states that Jacob Fatu found that he was not the guy he thought he was before Drew McIntyre spoiled the fun, and states that Drew McIntyre may have won the title, but not the most important thing that comes with it. He says that Drew McIntyre likes to disguise his wit, but at the same time, he has dropped the ball. After entertaining the idea of winning the Royal Rumble a third time, Cody mentions Drew McIntyre's upcoming title defense against Sami Zayn. He also entertains the idea of facing CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship, stating that they have to do it eventually, then says he needs all the belief in the world for the Royal Rumble due to the experience that he has in it. Suddenly, Randy Orton shows up and heads to the ring. Orton tells Cody that he respects everything that he has done for the industry and understands how much it hurt when he lost the WWE Championship, and knows that a desperate Cody Rhodes is dangerous. He then says there is nothing more dangerous than a viper chasing "number fifteen," and tomorrow night, they will not be friends of brothers, and when he gets the chance, he will toss Cody over the top rope without hesitation. Orton tells Cody that he is not the only one to win the Royal Rumble twice before "Main Event" Jey Uso runs down the ramp to the ring. After Jey Uso states that he is winning his second consecutive Royal Rumble match and becoming World Heavyweight Champion again, Samy Zayn heads to the ring. Sami addresses the crowd in Arabic, then knows that he is in the ring with three of the absolute best right now. He says that tomorrow night is the culmination of three stories - winning the WWE Championship, finally beating Drew McIntyre, and never losing in Saudi Arabia - bubbling up for years. He tells Orton, Cody and Jey that if any of them win the Royal Rumble, it will be him, not McIntyre, waiting on the other side. Suddenly, The Vision ("The Oracle" Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) show up, and Paul Heyman proclaims that Sami will not be champion and that Orton, Cody and Jey will not win the Rumble. Heyman then proclaims that tomorrow night will be Bron Breakker's night, then Orton tells Heyman to shut up and dares The Vision to pull their heads out of Heyman's ass, get in the ring, and get a Saudi Arabian ass kicking. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes this eight-man tag match official for tonight.

Carmelo Hayes' open challenge opponent is revealed to be Rey Fenix.

Carmelo Hayes retains the WWE United States Championship against Rey Fenix.

Backstage, Ilja Dragunov is met by The Miz, who lies and says that Carmelo Hayes came to him to protect the United States Championship. Dragunov says he does not know if Miz is working with Carmelo or not, but tonight, he will entertain.

We see footage from The Pat McAfee Show where Brock Lesnar declares for the men's Royal Rumble match.

Backstage, R-Truth makes ball jokes as he spins the Royal Rumble tumbler. Damian Priest shows up, and General Manager Nick Aldis says that Priest is in the Royal Rumble. Priest gets his number, and upon seeing it, says it just gives him more time to throw fools out.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that Sami Zayn will always stick his stupid foot in his stupid mouth and get himself in an eight-man tag match. He says he will be watching, and tells Sami that he will do whatever it takes to keep his title before asking if Sami will do whatever it takes to keep it from him.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky. Rhea says that they understand it is every woman for themselves in the Royal Rumble, but they will still be friends afterwards. As Iyo says they can handle the Rumble, Kiana James and Giulia show up. Kiana says their friendship will be their undoing, and that Giulia will soon become a triple champion. Lash Legend and Nia Jax say that everyone is getting ahead of themselves, as they are both entering the rumble, and that they have the winners for the women's tag titles. Everyone soon argues with each other.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss head to the ring. Charlotte says that she is winning the Royal Rumble and main eventing WrestleMania, and that there is no one else she would like to have her back. Alexa says she had the same plan, and Charlotte takes this as support before saying she is doing the same thing. Charlotte says she has won the Rumble twice, but Alexa Bliss says she has making history in Saudi Arabia on her side. Charlotte says it is every woman for herself, but Alexa admits that both of them will not need each others' help and that not everything is about Charlotte.Charlotte and Alexa asks each other if they will toss each other over the top rope, then Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez show up. Liv Morgan says that while Charlotte and Alexa are busy backstabbing each other, one of the three of them will win the Royal Rumble, but Alexa tells Liv that relying on friends is not really a plan before Charlotte tells the three of them to get in the ring. Liv teases getting in the ring with them, then says they have better things to do before General Manager Nick Aldis shows up and makes a tag team match between the three of them against Charlotte and Alexa that begins right now.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss beat The Judgment Day (Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez) after Stephanie Vaquer shows up and takes out Raquel Rodriguez to stop her from distracting Charlotte from the ring apron.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Jordynne Grace, who says that the Royal Rumble can change one's life and that she is betting on herself to win and face Jade Cargill. She is suddenly attacked by Jade Cargill, and both women brawl as referees try to break things up.

Backstage, Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae are met by General Manager Nick Aldis, who declares that Candice is banned from ringside and that if Axiom wins, he will get his blue mask back.

Axiom beats Johnny Gargano. During the match, Gargano rips Axiom's mask off, but Axiom puts his blue mask on and hits the Golden Ratio to win the match and his mask.

Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Ilja Dragunov and says that he has nothing to do with The Miz. Dragunov says he will go out and fight Miz, and give Miz the same chance that he gave Carmelo.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Trick Williams. Trick shows off his shoes, then says that the fans love him all over the world as he puts on a show, and that Royal Rumble will be no different. He declares that he will be the last man standing in the ring with his sights set on championship gold.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles heads to the ring. Styles tells the fans not to worry about tomorrow, because he is not worried. Styles tells the fans he will knock Gunther's teeth down his throat, and when he beats him, he will start his retirement tour and get his "one more times" against Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. As he states that he also wants to face CM Punk one more time, Gunther interrupts, and while he appreciates Styles fantasizing about his future, he says that none of that will happen, as Styles made such a severe mistake that it will cost him his career. Gunther proclaims that tomorrow, he will end Styles' career and do it the same way he did John Cena: making him tap out. Styles says it takes one to know one, and reminds Gunther that he tapped out to the Calf Crusher like a little bitch. Gunther takes off his jacket and angrily gets on the ring apron, then steps down and leaves.

Backstage, Shinsuke Nakamura is met by Tama Tonga. Tama says Nakamura used to be the man and that the Nakamura he knew would have beaten "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, then tells him to follow Styles on his way out. Nakamura says Tama has confidence, but he is still a young punk. He then says he will see him in the ring next week.

Ilja Dragunov beats The Miz after hitting him out of the air with Torpedo Moscow before hitting the H-Bomb for the win.

We hear from The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo). Solo said he did what he said he would do, and now he has Bray Wyatt's lantern and the WWE Tag Team Championships. He says that he took everything Uncle Howdy loved away. He then declares that the tag team titles are not for him, but his family, and tomorrow, he will take back the WWE Champinoship. The Wyatt Sicks (Bo Dallas, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) interrupt the promo, with Bo Dallas saying that Solo Sikoa has not won and is underestimating the weight of sacrifice. He says that the lantern and the tag team titles will come back to them, and when they do, the millions of fireflies around the world will illuminate Solo's insecurities. He says that they will not just take back what is theirs, but ensure that Solo's greed is his demise.

The Vision (Bron Breakker, "Big" Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory) vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and "Main Event" Jey Uso in an eight-man tag match ends with Drew McIntyre pulling Sami Zayn out of the ring as he goes for a Helluva Kick and attacking him on the outside in full view of the referee. After the match, McIntyre is about to attack Sami Zayn with the WWE Championship when Jacob Fatu's entrance theme hits. Jacob attacks McIntyre from behind, then Cody hits Jacob with a tope suicida and throws him into the ring post. McIntyre then attacks Cody, then gets him back in the ring for a Claymore before Sami intercepts him with a Helluva Kick. Sami then bends down to pick up the WWE Championship, but so does Cody Rhodes. Both of them are then Speared by Bron Breakker to end the show.

Here are the highlights from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for November 14, 2025

Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky head to the ring to start tonight's show. Rhea states that The Kabuki Warriors have been causing chaos since she suffered a broken nose, and think that they are untouchable now that they have the Women's Tag Team titles. She then says that with Nia Jax and Lash Legend in the mix, they think they have the numbers advantage and that they are untouchable again, but the thing about numbers is that you end with more enemies. Iyo agrees, saying that enemies eventually catch up and there is nowhere to hide, hence the WarGames match. Rhea then introduces Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Alexa says that if they want to play dirty, that is fine, and with all four of them in the ring, it is on. She says that they started it and that her team will end it, and when Rhea said "WarGames," she and Charlotte knew they were in. Charlotte says she cannot do this and that she cannot pretend anymore, then says that she does not like or trust Rhea and thinks that she is a snake, and that the feeling is probably mutual as there is too much history and bad blood between them. Charlotte says she cannot look past that, and while Alexa is her friend and she trusts her, she understands if Alexa wants to do this. At the same, she tells the rest of the team to count her out and leaves.

"Main Event" Jey Uso beats The Miz to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament. During the match, The Miz hits Cena's "moves of doom," but cannot hit the Attitude Adjustment after Jey slips out of the attempt at it.

Backstage, Ilja Dragunov meets with General Manager Nick Aldis when #DIY (Johnny Gargano, Tommaso Ciampa, Candice LeRae) shows up and Ciampa confronts Dragunov. Dragunov says he promised to do things the right way when he upheld the United States Open Challenge and that he faces warriors and not jackasses. He then says that he has found an opponent who is a warrior and is also someone he respects. Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) show up, with Axiom being the next challenger, and #DIY is livid as they leave. Nick Aldis leaves, then runs into Paul Heyman and "Big' Bronson Reed, who want a word with Aldis.

We hear from John Cena, who talks about how his career began.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis calls for security, and Paul Heyman and "Big" Bronson Reed meets with Aldis regarding the men's WarGames match, and it is confirmed that Heyman can pick anybody from any brand for his team. Security show up along with "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who is not in the mood for Heyman or Bronson unless they are willing to fight. Bronson says he will fight, and Cody wants a match with Bronson tonight. Heyman questions why Cody is not making this a title match, and Cody wants the match despite Aldis telling Cody saying that Heyman is playing mind games.

Backstage, R-Truth speaks with General Manager Nick Aldis regarding the Last Time is Now Tournament, and offers to put his name in the tumbler again with the balls from last week. Aldis does, then Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre show up as R-Truth leaves. Chelsea wants to know when her championship celebration is, and wants it for next week with pyro. Aldis makes it so, then has Chelsea handle R-Truth's balls.

Ilja Dragonuv retains the WWE United States Championship against Axiom.

We see footage from during the break where Axiom is attacked by Tommaso Ciampa on his way to the back. Ciampa is forced to flee through the crowd when Nathan Frazer rushes out to save Axiom.

Sami Zayn heads to the ring. Sami says there have been "some extremely high highs and some extremely low lows" since he arrived to SmackDown. He talks about how he won the United States Championship from Solo Sikoa and got to wrestle John Cena while upholding the United States Open Challenge. He admits the last four weeks have been extremely challenging for him, as he is not medically cleared and he has had to watch The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) run roughshod and attack friends of his. Sami says he has listened to General Manager Nick Aldis not to put his body at risk, but that ends tonight, and calls out Solo Sikoa, knowing that both men have problems with each other, so they can end things face-to-face. The MFTs show up, and Solo says he knows "the real Sami," and says he is a liar, pathetic, desperate and selfish. He says Sami cares for no one but himself while Solo himself cares for The MFTs and their loyalty to him. Solo says Sami knows nothing when it comes to loyalty to family, then tells him to watch who he is talking to before he gets in the ring and kicks his ass, as he is still wounded. He then snaps his fingers and sics the rest of The MFTs on him. They stop on the apron while Solo gets in the ring and says he could drop Sami right now if he wanted to and that he will wait until Sami is cleared before he comes for him. Sami tells Solo that he does not have to wait very long, as he is "100% medically cleared" as of tonight, and dares Solo to do something about it. As Solo takes off his jacket, Sami tells Solo he did not show up alone. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley), Shinsuke Nakamura and Rey Fenix pull The MFTs off the ring apron and fight them while Sami Zayn fights Solo in the ring. Talla Tonga saves Solo from a Helluva Kick, and The MFTs attack Sami afterwards. Nakamura, Fenix and the Machine Guns make the save, and Fenix takes everyone out on the outside from the top rope.

Backstage, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes is met by "Main Event" Jey Uso, who wishes Cody luck in the ring tonight against "Big" Bronson Reed and tells Cody he has his back when Jimmy Uso says that he has Cody's back, too. Jimmy also says he talked with CM Punk on the phone and that he is in for WarGames.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa demands a match with Sami Zayn from General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis pits The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) in a Traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series Match against Sami, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix and The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) in two weeks.

LA Knight's mystery opponent is revealed to be Matt Cardona, who makes his first appearance under the Zack Ryder name in over five years.

LA Knight beats Zack Ryder to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament after powerbombing Ryder out of the air before hitting the BFT for the win.

Backstage, Alexa Bliss speaks with Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky, saying that she cannot get a hold of Charlotte Flair. Rhea admits she hoped to put her differences aside with Charlotte. All of a sudden, Nia Jax and The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) attack all three of them before Lash Legend joins in.

Jade Cargill beats B-Fab. After the match, "Michin" Mia Yim checks on B-Fab, then confronts Cargill when she spots her. Cargill shoves Michin, and the ref holds Michin back as Cargill leaves.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis announces that in the Last Time is Now Tournament, Carmelo Hayes will face "Big" Bronson Reed while Penta will face Finn Balor.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo tells The Miz that he might have won the battle, but the war has begun, and he will see him when he sees him. As for the Last Time is Now Tournament, he hopes to be the one to hang Cena's jersey from the rafters, as he will not miss his shot. "Big" Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman show up. Bronson tells Carmelo he will end "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes tonight before being the one to end John Cena after he ends him next week.

We hear from Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Aleister mentions what Damian Priest tried to do to him in their last match and that Priest fears what he has become. Zelina says they have forced Priest to break his code and have corrupted him. Aleister says he and Zelina are looking to greater things, as he has left fear behind since he returned to WWE and has become everyone's enemy.

"Big" Bronson Reed vs. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhoedes for the Undisputed WWE Championship ends in a no contest after Cody is attacked from out of nowhere by Bron breakker and Logan Paul. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship. The Usos (Jimmy and "Main Event" Jey Uso) run in and make the save for Cody, and hit Logan Paul with the 1D. They then set up a table to Uso Splash Logan Paul through it, but Drew McIntyre suddenly shows up and takes down The Usos. General Manager Nick Aldis confronts Paul Heyman at ringside, and it becomes very apparent that McIntyre is part of Paul Heyman's WarGames team before Breakker Spears Jey Uso through a table. Logan Paul knocks Jimmy Uso out, then Cody Rhodes gets up and fends off both Logan and McIntyre until McIntyre hits him with a Claymore Kick. McIntyre then sets Cody up for a Tsunami from Bronson Reed. Heyman then hands the contract for their match to McIntyre and shakes his hand. Heyman then hands the contract for their match to McIntyre and shakes his hand.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 28, 2025

Backstage, Trick Williams is seen harassing the production team and bullying other people as he tells Ricky Saints not to get too comfortable with the NXT Championship and stating that NXT is his house on his way to the ring. Trick gets in the ring and says he has run things in NXT for years as the crowd chants "Trick got whupped!" Trick says he gave Saints the best he had and says that 99 out of 100, he would beat his ass, and that he beat Saints like a bum. Trick says he is not leaving until he gets his title match, and General Manager Ava shows up with two members of security. Ava says there was no controversy and that Trick just lost, but that is not enough for Trick. Trick lists off his accomplishments in NXT until Ricky Saints runs into the ring to brawl with him. Security quickly moves in to separate both men.

We hear from Axiom and Jasper Troy before their Speed Championship tournament match. Axiom says that Jasper cannot beat him because of his speed and that he is just one win away from championshi gold. Jasper Troy gives credit where credit is due to Axiom's ability, but he says there is no counter for power and that he is coming for the Speed title.

We find out that the red casino chip with "2026" is a reference to WrestleMania 42, which WWE advertises the tickets for.

Jasper Troy beats Axiom with six seconds left to advance to the finals of the WWE Speed Championship Tournament to face El Grande Americano for the title. Rayo and Bravo are seen in the crowd during the match.

Backstage, General Manager Ava meets with Sol Ruca and Axiom. Sol Ruca is in a knee brace, but is no longer using a crutch. Ava tells Sol Ruca not to rush her recovery, then brings up the WWE Women's Speed Championship. This time, Sol Ruca vacates the title, stating that the title needs a fighting champion, and a disappointed Zaria leaves before the conversation is finished.

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) heads to the ring. Tatum says she has dreamed of being NXT Women's Champion for so long, and calls Halloween Havoc the greatest night of her life. She then says this is not about her, but what the title represents, and that she will not forget what she went through to win the title. She says that chances are rare, but she made the most of hers, and if she can be champion, then anyone can. Tatum then says that she wants to be a fighting champion, but Izzi interrupts, stating she cannot picture her doing that. Izzi says it has been a long four years and that Tatum has come up short before, and says that other people should earn a shot, but Izzi wants to defend against anyone and everyone, even going so far as to bring back the Halloween Havoc wheel. Izzi Dame's name is not on the wheel, but Tatum says she does not want the title to come between them. Izzi asks Tatum if she is sure she wants to do this, but Tatum says she wants to spin the wheel. The wheel lands on Lola Vice, who will face Tatum for the title tonight.

Backstage, Trick Williams is looking for Ricky Saints and General Manager Ava. Meanwhile, Wren Sinclair is talking with Kendal Grey about Kendal's match with Lash Legend, and Kendal says that she is going to put herself on the map tonight against Lash. She also allows Wren Sinclair to be in her corner at ringside.

Kendal Grey retains the Evolve Women's Championship against Lash Legend.

In an Instagram video, we hear from Myles Borne. He says that whatever happens, he and Tavion Heights will always remain friends. He tells Tavion to be ready to do whatever it takes, because he will. We then see an Instagram video from Tavion Heights, who considers Myles Borne a brother, yet knows that brothers fight. He says that he has something to prove to Myles after Myles says that he is out of No Quarter Catch Crew (Charlie Dempsey and Wren Sinclair) because of him.

Backstage, Lola Vice congratulates Tatum Paxley on winning the NXT Women's Championship and providing her with a fair shot for the title before telling her that she will knock her out and become the new champion. Tatum says she worked hard for the title and will not give up her title that quickly. Izzi Dame shows up, and after Lola leaves, Izzi tells Tatum that pressing Lola is not a good idea. Tatum is not shaken, and says that everything is fine.

Myles Borne beats Tavion Heights after countering a suplex with an inside cradle, despite the involvement of Josh Briggs, who shows up briefly on commentary during the match before trying to get physically involved. After the match, Josh Briggs attacks Tavion Heights, and Myles Borne is attacked from behind with a chair by Trick Williams, who calls Ricky Saints out for the NXT Championship. Saints comes out of the crowd to brawl with Trick again. Security quickly moves in to restore order.

Backstage, "All Ego" Ethan Page and Chelsea Green talk about Ethan Page's recent title retention, their Mixed Tag Team title match in AAA coming up and the opening in the Secret Hervice as Alba Fyre provides security. Thea Hail then summons Joe Hendry from out of a nearby garbage can by saying his name, and after Hendry tells them to focus on their Mixed Tag Title match, Chelsea and Ethan leave. Thea Hail then wheels Joe Hendry, still in the garbage can, out of camera shot.

Lola Vice vs. Tatum Paxley for the NXT Women's Championship ends in a no contest. During the match, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) show up and attack Izzi Dame before attacking both Tatum and Lola.

We hear from Blake Monroe, who brags about winning a title while tearing a dream apart, then calls the Women's North American Championship "a mirror" to the scandal that follows her everywhere she goes. She warns the locker room that if anybody chases her, chaos will not be far behind. She also warns that she can take everything anyone loves and make it hers, then declares that her first title defense will be in New York City.

We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Je'Von Evans is calling Leon Slater on the phone. Je'Von and Slater get caught up on business, then Slater gets a call from Total Nonstop Action Director of Authority Santino Marella. The phone call ends, then DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) show up and surround Je'Von, who tells them that he and Slater are gunning for the NXT tag team titles. Saquon Shugars says that DarkState is not afraid of them, then challenges Je'Von to a one-on-one match for next week.

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interrupts Sol Ruca and Zaria. Zaria says she will win the WWE Women's Speed Championship back for the two of them. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reed) interrupts, with Jacy Jayne saying she has been overlooked for too long and has worked too long to lose her title the way that she did, and tells Tatum Paxley that she will see her next week.

Kelani Jordan retains the Total Nonstop Action Knockouts World Championship against Jordynne Grace after hitting her in the face with the Knockouts title as the referee is pre-occupied with Trick Williams and Ricky Saints brawling on the outside. After the match, Trick and Saints continue to brawl, and Saints puts Trick through the bottom of the balcony. Saints' shirt is ripped apart when he and Trick come out, then General Manager Ava shows up and puts them in a Last Man Standing Match for the NXT Championship in two weeks. Trick and Saints then continue to brawl as security tries to restore order again.

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Generation NXT - NXT recap for October 21, 2025

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame, Tatum Paxley) head to the ring to start tonight's show. Tatum Paxley talks about how she outlasted nineteen other women for a shot at the NXT Women's Championship and how it has been four years since she was at her lowest point, then thanks the fans for being there all this time. She says that she is now in her first premium live event and that she has The Culling at her side, and states that Izzi Dame has been her friend when the rest of the women's division tried to use her. Tatum says she will bring championship gold to The Culling. Suddenly, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Lainey Reid) shows up, and Jacy Jayne tells Tatum that she does not stand a chance on Saturday, and while Tatum has The Culling and the fans on her side, everyone is thinking that Tatum has no shot at beating her. Jacy says that she started her reign as "the most beatable champion," but she has drilled it into everyone's heads that she is unbeatable. She then tells Tatum is "barely even average," and that Izzi actually had a shot at being #1 contender. Tatum says she can tell that Jacy is trying to drive a wedge between her and Izzi, and while Jacy debuted as part of one of the biggest factions in NXT, she trained for years to get to this moment, and now is her time. As Fallon says that it will be that much sweeter when Jacy beats Tatum, Izzi says The Culling is stronger than ever, and they will accept The Culling for who she is. Jacy says she used to think highly of Izzi, and says Izzi has been more of a babysitter than a leader. Tatum says Izzi always has her back while Fatal Influence only has each others' back when it is convenient, but Fallon says Fatal Influence is ready to step. Jacy tells Tatum to be careful what she wishes for, then both teams brawl and Jacy is quickly on her own. Fallon and Lainey have to pull Jacy out of the ring in order to save her.

Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo talks with Arianna Grace regarding Total Nontstop Action Director of Authority. Arianna says she may have dropped a few hints about their relationship, then Stacks says they will take things to the next level with championship gold. Meanwhile, Leon Slater and Je'Von Evans talk about Slater's match with Stacks.

Leon Slater retains the Total Nontstop Action X Division Championship against Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo. After the match, Je'Von and Slater propose that they team up for a match at Halloween Havoc, and as they welcome all comers to the challenge, Mr. Iguana and La Parka show up. Mr. Iguana says they have spoken to General Manager Ava, who has had the same idea, and that their match is on for Halloween Havoc.

We hear from Zachary Wentz, who says that the WWE Speed Championship is meant for him and that he will beat Jasper Troy. We also hear from Jasper Troy, who says that while speed has never been his game, he will destroy Wentz when he catches him.

Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd before the next match.

Jasper Troy beats Zachary Wentz to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Kelani Jordan finds out that the contents of her locker are being thrown out of the locker room for supposedly siding with Total Nonstop Action. Jordynne Grace shows up, not believing what is happening. Kelani does not want to hear from Jordynne, but Jordynne says she was in Kelani's position once. Kelani thinks Jordynne is trying to get herself a shot at the TNA Knockouts Championship.

We hear from DarkState (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), who brag about laying The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy) out backstage. They say they are "the here and now" and that they will take back the NXT tag titles when The Hardys take over their vignette. The Hardys tell DarkState that they are more naive than they realize and that they have been through it all, and that it will take more to bring them down. They both enter the Lake of Reincarnation, and "Broken" Matt Hardy and Brother Nero come out as Reby Hardy plays piano. They then challenge DarkState to a tag team title rematch in a Broken Rules Match.

Backstage, Sol Ruca - using a cane - and Zaria head to the ring. Zaria asks Sol Ruca if she wants to make the announcement that she is going to make in the ring, and Sol Ruca says she has to.

Sol Ruca, Zaria and General Manager Ava are in the ring. Sol Ruca says that she got injured on SmackDown, then says that she blames no one and that injuries are part of the game. She announces that she is not medically cleared to defend the North American Women's Championship and does not know when she will be cleared again. She says she does not want to hold up the women's division and that she will earn the title back, then Blake Monroe shows up and says she was #1 contender for the title and that she should be champion. Zaria tells Ava not to take anything Blake says into consideration, then tells Blake that there are no handouts in NXT. Zaria then makes the decision to take Sol Ruca's place and defend the title in her honor. Ava admits this is unconventional, but a great idea, and leaves the choice up to Sol Ruca. Sol says she fought so hard for the title, but there is no one she trusts more than Zaria, and she says yes. Blake Monroe vs. Zaria for the NXT North American Women's Champion. Blake gets angry with Ava, and Zaria hits Blake with an F-5.

We hear from Axiom, who says that no one knows speed like he does and that while he is impressed with "Super" Sean Legacy, it will be a whole new level of speed when they are in the ring. We then hear from Sean Legacy, who considers Axiom a great competitor before stating that he likes his chances of making the WWE Speed Championship "super."

We see a video from "NXT Anonymous" where Myles Borne and Tavion Heights are frustrated with coming up short when Josh Briggs shows up and brags about beating Matt Cardona before stating there is only room for one at a top, and it is him.

Axiom beats "Super" Sean Legacy with three seconds left to advance in the WWE Speed Championship Tournament. Los Americanos (Rayo and Bravo) are seen in the crowd again at the start of the match.

We hear from "All Ego" Ethan Page, who says that El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr. may be fighting to defend the honor of his past, but championship gold is also on the line. He says that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr.'s father could not touch him in his prime, and that El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. will be left for dead.

OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger. After the match, Bronco Nima goes on the attack with the ring steps as Lucien Price clears off the announce table so the both of them can put Tank Ledger through it.

Wren Sinclair is on the phone with Charlie Dempsey when Lash Legend shows up. Lash is not interested in Wren's attempt to give No Quarter Catch Crew "a more feminine flair." Kendal Grey shows up and does not take kindly to Lash talking down to Wren, and Lash Legend tells Kendal Grey she had better watch it.

Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne and Lainey Reid) beat The Culling (Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley). After the match, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid continue to attack Izzi, and they and Jacy are about to gang up on Tatum when Tatum suddenly fights back and takes them all down herself.

General Manager Ava is in the ring to oversee the contract signing for Trick Williams vs. Ricky Saints for the NXT Championship at Halloween Havoc, with security standing at the ring apron and a no-contact order in effect. Trick Williams makes his way to the ring first, followed by Ricky Saints. Trick says he does things on his own time and that he waits for his moment and his spotlight, and that while Saints is the champion, he is still the main event. He says he left Saints hanging at Showdown to prove that he is the one who can put NXT on his back. Trick says that he owes NXT and Total Nonstop Action nothing and that he is loyal only to himself, then says he will become a three-time NXT Champion before signing the contract. Saints admits he is an emotional man and that he knows who he is, but questions if the same can be said about Trick, as the NXT Championship can make one lazy or ambitious, and while he became more ambitious, Trick lost the plot. As Saints says that Trick was ready to leave NXT, Trick says that Saints was grinding on the indies, where he says he himself does not belong. Saints signs the contract as Trick says he says a cosplayer and a future stunt double when he looks at him. Trick says nobody can replace him and that Saints will be his stand-in at best, and says that at Halloween Havoc, "The Absolute Era" will be over. Saints says Trick would have folded like the shirt he is wearing on the indies, then says that Saints is his house. He then says that he is locked in while Trick will be locked out. Both men have a verbal confrontation that soon gets physical when Trick sucker punches Saints. Saints soon grabs Trick and puts him through the table.

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Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 2, 2025

Johnny Gargano beats Axiom. During the match, Tommaso Ciampa gets on the apron, and as the referee is distracted and Nathan Frazer is pulling Ciampa off the apron, Axiom goes up to the top rope only for Candice LeRae to pull Axiom's mask off. This allows Gargano to get the pin and the win.

The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat OTM (Bronco Nima and Lucien Price).

Thursday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for August 14, 2025

Carmelo Hayes beats Axiom after kicking Axiom into the referee and messing with Axiom's mask.

Grayson Waller beats Akira Tozawa.

Generation NXT - NXT recap for April 8, 2025

Backstage, Kelly Kincaid interviews Stephanie Vaquer, who proclaims that she will make her decision as to who her next challenger will be after the next match. Vaquer guests on commentary for the next match.

Jordynne Grace vs. Jaida Parker ends in a no-contest. During the match, Jaida backs into Stephanie Vaquer after Jordynne gets caught in the ropes during a tope suicida. Vaquer shoves Jaida away only to get slapped, and Steph rears back only to hit Jordynne after Jaida ducks. After the match, all three women brawl, then Giulia shows up. She teams up with Vaquer to clean house, then lays out Giulia in the middle of the ring with a Northern Lights Bomb.

Backstage, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are met by Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes). Ricky Smokes says they would love to pay it forward after their match with Nathan Frazer and Axiom, and Brad Baylor tells them to take notes.

The Culling (Shawn Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame) meet after Shawn Spears loses the NXT North American Championship. As everyone else says Ricky Saints will pay and that the title will come back to Spears, Shawn Spears says that he appreciates the passion, but the title was just a vessel to bring everyone together and that the focus now lies on succeeding tonight. He says it is about The Culling shining, and that it all starts tonight.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom beat Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes).

In backstage footage from earlier today, The Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, Jazmyn Nyx) find out that they have the chance to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match, and as Fallon and Jacy argue over who will represent them, Jazmyn steps in and volunteers.

Sol Ruca beats Jazmyn Nyx to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Je'Von Evans. He says he knew Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Sugars, Osiris Griffin) would be a problem, and that if Trick Williams listened, they would not be in this situation. He says he does not want to be like Trick or Oba Femi, and that he will take things step by step.

Backstage, Giulia says that there are no friends at Stand & Deliver and that she wants a rematch against Stephanie Vaquer.

The Culling (Brooks Jensen and Niko Vance) beat Hank Walker and Tank Ledger.

Ricky Saints heads to the ring. Saints says that when he stepped into NXT, he was going to turn the place upside down and that the revolution would be televised again, and that there would be a brand-new Superstar. He then says he is a man of his word as he stands as North American Champion. He admits he would love to keep the celebration going, but "All Ego" Ethan Page left a bad taste in his mouth after last week, and that he gets that Ethan attacked him after he shattered his ego. Saints calls out Ethan, but gets Lexis King instead, and Lexis says Saints is worried about the wrong guy. As he makes it known that he loves gold and wants the North American Championship, Eddy Thorpe shows up and says it must be nice to walk in and be handed opportunities as other are starved of them.Thorpe says that he was looking in the wrong place for gold, and that the North American title represents the land that was stolen from his people and is essentially his birthright. Wes Lee, Tyriek Igwe and Tyson Dupont show up, and Wes Lee says the title was at its peak when it was around his shoulders and that he is long overdue. Lexis, Wes Lee and Eddy argue with each other, and as Saints is about to give them all a shot, he is attacked from behind by Ethan Page. Lexis, Eddy, Wes Lee and Ethan all start fighting over the North American Championship, and it ends with Wes Lee taking everyone else out.

Backstage, Stephanie Vaquer makes it known to General Manager Ava, Stevie Turner and Robert Stone that she wants Giulia, Jaida Parker and Jordynne Grace at Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Trick Williams. Trick says that there is always someone in the way of the NXT Championship, but he will be leaving Stand & Deliver with a title around his waist. He says that he is concerned about Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin), and tells Je'Von Evans and Oba Femi to bring their A-game so he can beat both of them.

Wes Lee beats Yoshiki Inamuara after Inamura is tripped off the top rope as Josh Briggs goes after Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe as they both get on the ring apron.

Backstage, Oba Femi says Dark State's (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars, Osiris Griffin) presence may put NXT on edge, but he knows that all too well and that he has not forgotten what they did to him. He says Dark State failed to put him down, and tonight, they will face defeat at his hands just like Trick Williams and Je'Von Evans will face defeat at Stand & Deliver.

Izzi Dame beats Wren Sinclair to qualify for the Women's North American Championship ladder match.

Backstage, multiple members of the women's division meet with General Manager Ava regarding another chance a Last Chance Qualifying Match. Ava says she will have something for Stand & Deliver.

Backstage, Uriah Connors and Kale Dixon are suddenly met by Andre Chase, who decides to help them. Meanwhile, Hank Walker and Tank Ledger are met by The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who tell them that they are trying to be someone they are not and that they should lean on each other and be who they are. It is also brought up that there is a tag team gauntlet match coming up, and that the winners will face Nathan Frazer and Axiom for the NXT Tag Team Championships at Stand & Deliver.

Dark State (Dion Lennox, Cutler James, Saquon Shugars) beat Trick Williams, Oba Femi and Je'Von Evans in a six-man tag match after Trick and Oba brawl and get held back by officials after Oba tosses Saquon Shugars into Trick. After the match, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo shows up on the TitanTron and challenges Drak State to a fight in the parking lot, as messing with The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo, Stacks, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) comes with severe consequences.

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Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for March 14, 2025

LA Knight heads to the ring to start tonight's show. LA Knight says that right now, everyone is making history with the first-ever SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain, and while he may be the United States Champion, he is still worldwide. He says that he has stood way too long without the United States Championship, but now the championship is back where it belongs. Suddenly, Jimmy Uso shows up. Jimmy Uso shows up not to congratulate Knight, but to tell him that he is desperate, as his road to WrestleMania is running short with the roadblocks and potholes, and that he must challenge for the title. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu shows up, and Solo says that if anyone deserves a title shot, it should be Jacob Fatu, as Knight stole the pin from him a few weeks ago. He also tells Jimmy to step aside, as he will only be the failure of the family, but Jimmy calls trusting Solo as well as Solo losing the ula fala "the biggest failure." The three of them surround the ring, and Tama Tonga gets a sneak attack on Jimmy. As the numbers game quickly takes over, Braun Strowman runs to the ring and evens the odds. General Manager Nick Aldis shows up, stating that he can feel the intensity before turning the brawl into a six-man tag match.

LA Knight, Jimmy Uso and Braun Strowman beat Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga in a six-man tag match. After the match, Solo Sikoa attacks Strowman out of nowhere, but LA Knight takes Solo down. Jacob Fatu gets back on his feet, superkicks Jimmy, then mows down Strowman and hits him with the top rope moonsault not once, not twice, but three times. Jacob goes halfway down the entranceway to the back when he runs back to the ring, finds Braun Strowman and smashes him through the barricade.

In footage from earlier today, Cathy Kelley interviews Jade Cargill. Cargill says she is ready to go physically, and that Naomi has been playing the victim and dictating what she deserves when she does not need to use anyone to get to the top. Cargill says she can only recall being hit in the back and being thrown on a car and barely seeing Naomi running away. She says Naomi attacked her not only physically, but also mentally, and after Naomi tagged with Bianca like nothing happened, she had to do what had to be done. Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez show up and call Cargill out for being blamed for the attack, and Cargill, who is having none of what they are doing, challenges Liv Morgan to a match next week.

We hear from B-Fab, who hopes that Charlotte Flair has not slept on her and states that she is forming her own legacy, and if she has to start it by beating Charlotte, so be it.

Charlotte Flair beats B-Fab by submission with the Figure Eight. After the match, it takes two referees and Tiffany Stratton running into the ring to attack Charlotte to break the hold. Security and officials run into the ring, and Charlotte and Tiffany brawl until security is able to hold them both back. Just when the situation is under control, Tiffany takes out everyone with a moonsault from the top rope, and the brawl ends.

We hear from Drew McIntyre, who says that he was so focused on the individuals in front of him that he had no idea someone was benefitting whenever he got screwed. He talks about how CM Punk kept screwing him and how Priest kept succeeding at his expense benefitting at WrestleMania 40, Clash at the Castle, Money in the Bank, Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber. McIntyre then says he will put Priest down so he will never take anything from him again.

We look back on AJ Styles beating Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship on the November 7, 2017 episode of SmackDown, courtesy of Papa John's.

It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Before it can start, Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton brawl again on the entranceway, and it ends with a Swanton Bomb off the VideoTron from Tiffany that takes out Charlotte, security and officials. The Miz agrees that this was awesome, then introduces Cody after claiming that he will not beat John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania like he did. When The Miz demands that Cody's music be cut due to not wanting any more of his time to be wasted, Cody beats Miz up and hits him with the Cross Rhodes before taking the microphone. Cody says he does not want to talk to anybody unless it is John Cena, and tells Cena that if he can find the time to show up on Monday, he will be there, too.

In backstage footage from earlier today, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Shinsuke Nakamura, who wants a United States title rematch. Damian Priest shows up and wants to know where Drew McIntyre is, and finds out that McIntyre is not in the building tonight. Nakamura says something to Priest in Japanese, and Priest tells Nakamura something in Spanish and says he is looking for a fight and that Nakamura will be getting a beating. Aldis makes the match official.

We see a vignette lit up in orange lights. We also see what looks like a masked luchador on the top rope.

Damian Priest beats Shinsuke Nakamura by disqualification after Priest is attacked by Drew McIntyre. After the match, Priest fights back, and he and McIntyre brawl until McIntyre presses his thumbs into Priest's eyes, allowing Nakamura to hit Priest with a Kinshasa to the back of the head. Nakamura eyes McIntyre and leaves, then McIntyre goes for the ground and pound on Priest before attacking him further on the outside of the ring. He then grabs the ring steps and smacks Priest with them before a referee escorts him to the back. McIntyre stops as he enters the entranceway, then turns around, shoves the referee out of the way when he notices Priest is back on his feet, then hits Priest with a Claymore Kick and promises to make his life a living hell before stomping him on the head.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa). Ciampa says SmackDown has the best tag team division in WWE because they are at the top of it, and Gargano says that while The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) are where they are because of them, they are still not good enough, and they will prove they are the best in the world. The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up, and Shelley calls them out for destroying their friendship and causing the rest of the tag team division to go after them, and Sabin says they still have unfinished business to take care of after tonight.

Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chelsea Green, Piper Niven and Alba Fyre. Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Chelsea Green, Piper Niven and Alba Fyre. Zelina Vega shows up and says she will be Women's United States Champion, but Piper tells Zelina that she will have to go through her first. Zelina takes this as a challenge and says she will beat Piper to get to Chelsea.

Randy Orton beats Carmelo Hayes with the RKO immediately after Carmelo hits him with the First 48. After the match, Orton helps Carmelo up, but Carmelo shoves him, and Orton hits him with another RKO. Orton then goes for the punt, but Carmelo is pulled out of the rin by Kevin Owens, and Orton goes after Owens until Owens flees through the crowd.

Backstage, Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa tell Jacob Fatu that it is time to run the play. Jacob Fatu tells Braun Strowman that he is untouchable and that he will dog walk him next week.

We see smoke followed by the number "4."

Gunther heads to the ring. Gunther says the road to WrestleMania in Europe starts tonight in Barcelona, Spain, and as the greatest European wrestler of all time, he had to be here. He says "Main Event" Jey Uso is wasting him time dancing with the crowd to entertain them, but once the bell rings, it will not mean a thing. He then mentions there is a kid who is the best talent out of Spain right now, and that he will prove that this will not mean a thing. He then introduces Axiom for the next match.

Gunther beats Axiom. After the match, Gunther puts Axiom in the sleeper hold, and it takes three referees to get Gunther to break the hold.

Paul Heyman is in the ring. Heyman says he will hype the audience on two things and keep things short and sweet. He says that today is "Roman Reigns Day" all over the world, as today is the release of the WWE 2K25 video game. He says that everyone at home and here tonight will play the game, but reminds everyone to wait until the show is over to keep ratings high, especially during his own segments. Heyman then states that there are some people who have a problem that today is Roman Reigns Day and that Roman is on the cover of WWE 2K25, and one of those people is CM Punk. He says that it is Roman Reigns Day, not "CM Punk Day," and it is certainly not, and will never be "Seth "Freakin'" Rollins Day." Heyman admits he hates Rollins' theme when the crowd chants, and that if anyone has a problem with that or Roman Reigns Day or Roman being on the WWE 2K25 cover, then they can say it to Roman's face next week in Bologna, Italy, as Roman will be there.

Before the next match, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) run into Legado del Fantasma. Santos mockingly claps at them before hoping they win tonight, as they will be waiting to take the WWE Tag Team Championships from them. After Legado del Fantasma leave, Montez Ford says they have heard nothing but noise for the past four years and that it is time to prove the doubters wrong. Dawkins says that tonight is not the time for talking, as they will walk out the new WWE Tag Team Champions.

Backstage, Jimmy Uso is met by Gunther. Gunther says they both have things in common, such as having a younger brother, then states that Jimmy is "the more mature brother." Gunther then states that Axiom left it all in the ring just like Jey Uso does, but he still choked him out. He then says that he will do the same to Jey if he does not back out, and tells Jimmy to tell Jey to back out. Jimmy says Gunther has this all backwards, but Jimmy tells him he will be dropping rank and the World Heavyweight Championship to Jey. Gunther says he was mistaken about his maturity and that he tried.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) to become the WWE Tag Team Champions after Dawkins dodges Meet In The Middle, causing Gargano to inadvertently superkick Ciampa and giving The Street Profits the advantage and the tag team titles.

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Roadblock - NXT recap for March 11, 2025

The Hardy Boyz (Jeff and Matt Hardy) retain the Total Nonstop Action World Tag Team Championships against Nathan Frazer and Axiom after Axiom inadvertently hits Frazer with a top rope missile drop kick.

Backstage, Jaida Parker talks with Mickie James about going for the NXT Women's Championship. Mickie says Jaida should definitely take her opportunity and make zero apologies for it, as she belongs at the top.

Backstage, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo blames himself for Tony D'Angelo not being North American Champion, as he let his temper get the best of him. D'Angelo shows up and says the family (D'Angelo, Stacks, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) needs a game plan, and Stacks says they have a six-person tag with Shawn Spears' family (Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). D'Angelo meets Stacks, who feels responsible for D'Angelo's title loss and wants to make it right, halfway on this, and says he is happy to co-sign on it.

Jordynne Grace beats Roxanne Perez.

Backstage, Oba Femi runs into The Undertaker. The Undertaker says he has been watching Oba Femi for a while and that he is impressed, and that he does not have to tell him how important tonight's match is. He tells Oba to go out there and defend his yard.

Oba Femi retains the NXT Championship against Moose.

In an Instagram video, Zaira gets Sol Ruca for her Women's United States Championship match with Chelsea Green by having her throw axes and smash things in a stress release room. The two of them have a "Shoe-y."

Backstage, Ricky Saints asks why everybody is so angry as Fallon Henley demands a Women's North American Championship rematch from General Manager Ava. Jacy Jayne says that Saints does not belong here, then Fatal Influence (Jacy, Fallon, Jazmyn Nyx) leaves. Stars asks for a match with Ridge Holland and gets it, then "All Ego" Ethan Page tells Saints he doesn't belong here before heading to the ring.

Je'Von Evans beats "All Ego" Ethan Page in a New York City Street Fight with a cutter on a metal folding chair followed by a springboard cutter with an open metal folding chair wrapped around Ethan Page's neck. After the match, the lights go out, then the four masked men are seen in the crowd. The masked men surround the ring and gang up on Je'Von Evans before outright demolishing him.

We see a video package for Shawn Spears' family (Spears, Brooks Jensen, Niko Vance, Izzi Dame). They brag about how they shook up the world last week on their way to take on the world and reach the zenith of NXT. Shawn says he took The D'Angelo Family's (Tony D'Angelo, Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo, Luca Crusifino, Adrianne Rizzo) gold, and next week, they will take its heart. We then find out they are known as "The Culling."

Sarah Schreiber interviews Eddy Thorpe in the crowd, and Thorpe is heavily booed. Thorpe says Trick Williams has no idea what he is getting into, as he is the king of NXT Underground and Trick does not like getting kicked. He asks what Trick will do when there are no rules, and as Thorpe says that Trick will choke like the New York Knicks, he is attacked from behind by Trick, and the brawl soon makes its way to the announce table and then the ring. Trick quickly gets the upper hand, and security has to hold Thorpe back on the outside as Trick stands tall in the ring.

Stephanie Vaquer beats Giulia to retain the NXT Women's North American Championship and win the NXT Women's Championship in a winner takes all match!

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