Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
Ju Dizz beats Hunter Freeman (now known as just Freeman) by disqualification after Honest gets caught shoving Ju Dizz off the top rope.
Backstage, El Primohenio Tribeca says that he is looking to keep his momentum going and that Sergio Santana will do as a tag partner. When reminded that Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) are former tag team champions, Primohenio says he is not scared of anybody.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat El Primohenio Tribeca and Sergio Santana after Primohenio fails to tag in Sergio.
Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews D'Lo Brown, who says that he and Johnny Loquasto have a very importannt announcement next week.
Zeda Zhang beats Savvan Stone by submission. After the match, Zeda Zhang is attacked from behind by Alex Gracia.
Danny Limelight beats Baron Black by submission.
Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews The Embassy. Jordan Clearwater says he has beaten former world champions, then calls Willie Mack "Little Willie." Johnny Loquasto shows up and addresses how The Embassy has been keeping the World Championship on Jordan Clearwater, and announces that Jordan Clearwater and Invictus Khash will take on Willie Mack and Ray Jaz in a tag team match.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster the Legend) beat Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) by disqualification and earn a shot at the United World Tag Team Championships after Guy Tweakacetti tries to stop a Scum Stomp to Ricky Gibson by spraying water into Thornstowe's face before pounding on him. After the match, Guy Tweakacetti gets the Scum Stomp instead.
Angelico and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beat The Skulk (Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis) and AR Fox with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to AR Fox.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and Marina Shafir beat Shalonce Royal and Angelica Risk.
Toni Storm beats Emi Sakura (who is accompanied by Baliyan Akki).
Kris Statlander beats Brittany.
Hikaru Shida beats Robyn Renegade.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Preston "10" Vance) beat The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) after QT Marshall gets ejected for putting Solo's feet on the ropes for leverage.
Before the next match, Brandon Cutler brags about being friends with The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), and says that . He asked to get a match with the biggest loser in the company, which ended up being Baron Black. After mocking Baron Black's losing streak (currently at 50 losses) and the fact that he comes from Atlanta, Georgia, Cutler tells Baron Black he does not have a chance before getting chopped in the chest.
Despite being hit with cold spray in the eyes, Baron Black beats Brandon Cutler with a roll-up, giving Baron Black his first-ever win.
Lord Crewe beats Miggy Rose. After the match, Lord Crewe hits Miggy Rose with Earth Shatter a second time at the behest of Halston Boddy.
Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Jack Banning, who says that change is coming, and while it is one of the most difficult things to deal with, it is inevitable. He says that people fear change because they love complacency, and to change, one must leave their comfort zone. He then says he has been lonely and cannot be the only one with his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds, and that "they are coming." As Jack Banning says that it is time for change and time for "us" to get what we want and that it is time for the inmates to run the asylum, he is joined by Hunter Freeman.
Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) beats Adriel Noctis and Michael Hopkins.
Guy Tweakacetti heads to the ring. Tweakacetti says Midnight Heat ("Rockin' Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) is not here because the fans do not deserve their presence and that no tag team looks as good as they do or have the energy they do. When he says there is no tag team sweet enough, Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) show up again. Flex McCallion says it is time that Beef Candy have gotten their shot at the golden opportunity, and Richie Slade says he knows more than a few things about gold. Tweak says nobody cares about Beef Candy and that everyone wants Midnight Heat, but Beef Candy prove otherwise when they get the crowd on their side. Suddenly, PPRay (Peter Avalon and Ray Rosas) show up. Beef Candy dance along with PPRay, then Ray Rosas says that after two long years, PPRay is back in the United Wrestling Network and ready to show they can really shake it down. He also says that PPRay have "that long lasting-flavor" while Guy Tweakacetti is "flavor of the month," then Peter Avalon says they cannot talk about the tag titles match without them and demand a three-way match. Guy Tweakacetti tells both teams that if they want a shot at Midnight Heat and the tag team titles, they have it, and that Midnight Heat are still going out on top.
Baron Black beats Honest John with a cloverleaf.
Backstage, Jeremy McPeet interviews Robbie Johnson, who says that she is excited to be here and was worked hard to prove she should be here. She says she will be watching Reka Tehaka vs. Sandra Moone closely, because she will be on top one day.
David Marquez interviews D3 and Blanco Loco. The two of them look forward to taking part in a tag team match tonight.
Baron Black beats Lord Crewe with a modified Cloverleaf combined with boots to the back of the head in a match that can only be won by knockout or submission.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Manny Lemons, who says that he is always ready and positive despite having a losing streak. Suddenly, David Ali shows up, shoves the lemon out of Manny's hand and tells him he will suffer another loss at his hands.
David Ali beats Manny Lemons.
Backstage, David Marquez interviews "The Captain" Shawn Dean, but The Bash Brothers (Dave Turner and Chris Ross) approach him and tell him his services are no longer required before stating they want to make a name off of him. Shawn Dean says it is a wrap for "The Captains of the Northwest wrestling scene" and challenges them to a match next week, saying he will be "war ready."
La Anexion (Angel Fashion and Mark Davidson) beat D3 and Blanco Loco after Blanco Loco inadvertently hits D3 with a top rope cutter.
The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) vs. The Bodgea (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) for the United World Tag Team Championships from last week's Championship Wrestling From Hollywood is replayed.
Lord Crewe beats Baron Black by referee stoppage after Crewe knocks Baron Black out with a roundhouse kick.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Dani Jordyn. Dani says she will not mention her relationship with "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and simply says that they are on the same page before telling her to watch how a woman dominates in the ring. She also tells Marti to call her.
Dani Jordyn beats Katalina Perez after "Outlandish" Zicky Dice distracts Katalina Perez with an envelope. After the match, Katalina Perez opens up the envelope to find a card that reads "Sorry that you lost. Be better. Love, Dani."
Alex Chamberlain beats Scotty Beach after dodging the Bronco Buster. After the match, Alex Chamberlain calls Darian Bengston a liar and a cheater who paid off the referee to get the win. He says he is a fool for assuming he is the better man and that Bankman is a marked man, saying that he will find out what a dangerous man can do. He then says it will not be personal, because if it was, Bengston would never be able to wrestle again.
Darian Bengston beats Aleksandr Koloff. After the match, Bengston is attacked from behind by Alex Chamberlain.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Reka Tehaka. Reka says she is not done with Heather Monroe by a long shot.
Logan Creed beats Aaron Frye after catching him out of the air to hit Scorched Earth.
Levi Shapiro and Howdy Price head to the ring. Howdy Price says the place still stinks, then says that their last open challenge gave them the best Atlanta had to offer. He then issues another open challenge to anyone who wants to step up, and says that Shapiro will still retain. The open challenge is answered by Suge D.
Levi Shapiro retains the United Televison Championship via pinfall against Suge D after Howdy Price distracts Suge D - and gets slapped for it - so that Levi Shapiro can load his glove and slug Suge D in the eye so he can pin him with the Iron Claw to retain.
Before the next match, Howdy Price says he and Levi Shapiro have officially arrived and that they can see why they waited: it smells bad here due to the manure used for Georgia's peaches. He says that he has brought something more exciting that than the new tree that has sprouted out around here, and that they will lay down an open challenge to anyone in the locker room with one year of experience. Suddenly, Jonah Turk shows up to accept the challenge.
Levi Shapiro quickly retains the United Television Championship against Jonah Turk with the claw from the top rope.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Manny Lemons, who reminds the people who he is after saying that he has not lost his zest.
Baron Black beats Manny Lemons with a Texas Cloverleaf. After the match, Baron Black calls out Lord Crewe, saying he just woken one of the biggest technical giants, that it is "on sight," and that his ass is grass the next time he sees him.
Backstage, we hear from Effy, who says that he tends to make Championship Wrestling From Atlanta his personal buffet table and take it over, and that he will be eating those oysters, collecting those pearls, and that Atlanta will soon be his home.
Heather Monroe beats Reka Tehaka. During the match, Heather grabs the timekeeper's chair. When the referee takes it away, Heather hits Reka with her fan, then hits a backpack stunner for the win. Reka Tehaka tries to kick out, but she kicks out too late.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews Lord Krewe. Krewe says his recent actions spoke louder than his words, then says "Any other questions?"
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat inFAMy (Robin Steele and Joeasa). After the match, inFAMy hit The Tate Twins with a low blow as The Rapture watch from ringside and enjoy what they see.
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice. Zicky says that what others call "chaos," he calls "outlandish." Suddenly, Dani Jordyn shows up and tells Zicky Dice there's something he'll want to see backstage, then tells Marti Belle she "smells like a baby prostitute."
Effy beats "Uptown" Andy Brown after reversing the Fatality into a jackknife pin.
Dustin Starr interviews Baron Black at the beginning of the show, and announces that two big debuts will take place tonight: Baron Black and Lord Crewe. Baron Black says it is going down tonight, and that Lord Crewe has to step into the ring with him and that Lord Crewe will lose.
Suge D beats Kaleb Konley after Kaleb gets his phone and tries to take a selfie during a submission hold only for Suge D to break out and fight back.
We hear from Howdy Price, who says that he and Levi Shapiro will not be at Center Stage because they decide when they show up, as they have the real television championship while Championship Wrestling From Atlanta is trying to find somebody to wear their crown. He says that if they do show up, it will be on their own terms. Howdy Price then decides to give the viewing public a sample.
Jack Cartwright vs. Levi Shapiro for the United Television Championship from April 10, 2021 is replayed.
Carlie Bravo beats Scotty Beach with the Crossbones. After the match, Carlie Brown attacks and chokes Scotty Beach out with the American flag.
Backstage, Marti Belle is interrupted by Dani Jordyn. After she states that Marti Belle has found a job that suits her and that she looks very good as an interviewer, she then asks who is booking the show. Suddenly, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice shows up and says his birthday has been ruined before he too asks who is booking the show. Zicky says he needs more TV time, and so does Dani. The two of them try to think of what to do, and Zicky says he has an idea before fistbumping.
The Tate Twins (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).
Backstage, Marti Belle interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie). Slice Boogie says that in wrestling, there are winners and losers, and that the United Tag Team Championships prove they are winers. Limelight says he does not even like Atlanta, Georgia, as their team eliminated the New York Knicks this season. He also says that they do not cheat; they "win ugly," and that any time who wants to come to the United Wrestling Network will have to go through them.
Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews Heather Monroe. Heather says she was cheated out of a win a few weeks ago by Reka Tehaka, and that she does not lose because she is the queen of Championship Wrestling. She then says she is fine and that everything is fine and that she does not get fooled twice, and tells Reka Tehaka that she will not fool her again and learn why she is "The BAEst there was, the BAEst there is, and the BAEst there ever will be."
Baron Black beats Lord Crewe with a La Magistral Cradle. After the match, Baron Black offers to shake Lord Crewe's hand, but Crewe hits him with a right hand and pounds on him before heading to the announce table, grabbing a chair, and taking it to the ring. Before he cant ake it inside the ring, however, Lord Crewe snaps out of his rage and drops the chair as the referee tells him not to use it.
The show starts with a vignette for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes vs. Darby Allin in the semi-finals of the TNT Championship Tournament. Cody says that Darby is able to hang with him, and says that he has lost so much earlier in his career and that he considers their draw a loss. Darby says that he lost to Arn Anderson, not to Cody, and that he represents the opposite of everything Cody represents. Darby says he will do whatever it takes to become a champion, while Cody says he cannot visualize anyone with the TNT Championship besides himself, as he does not exactly consider Darby championship material. Cody says there is no respect going into this match and that the both of them will take each others' heads off, and Darby asks what part of the story is the most important: the beginning, the middle or the end. Cody says that Darby is the future of AEW, but asks if he his a champion.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Darby Allin in a match that sees Brandi Rhodes temporarily helped to the back after Cody inadvertently whips Darby into her, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. hitting Cody from behind the guardrail with a shoe and both men using each others' signature and finishing moves against each other to advance to the finals of the TNT Championship Tournament.
We hear from Scorpio Sky, who talks about joining "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian of SoCal Uncensored, not wanting to be the third guy in the group and the growth and opportunity that he earned while part of it, and how he is never satisfied until he is "a fucking legend."
We hear from MJF, who says that he was able to rehab his hangnail injury to the point that his nail doctor was in awe from his "overhealing" his nail to the point that it is the strongest nail in the world. He then says that while he was shaving in preparation for his return, the unthinkable happened, and after revealing the neck brace around his neck, he says that he nicked his neck and that he did not bleed out because he is a warrior. He says that he was looking forward to entertaining the fans, but says that he will be back not just for the fans, but for himself.
Wardlow beats Musa.
In the newest installment of "The Bubbly Bunch," Chris Jericho addresses Sammy Guevara winning the Flim Flam Challenge, while Guevara brags about his win on social media. Meanwhile, the rest of The Inner Circle is divided on who had the best flim flam between Jericho and Guevara, and Jericho says they should agree to disagree and stay strong with an "old-fashioned Manitoba melee." Jake Hager says it will hurt, but he is behind the idea as it will make The Inner Circle stronger than ever. Guevara wants to start the fight, but it is Santana who starts the fight by virtually headbutting Guevara. Somehow, "The Librarian" Peter Avalon, Jungle Boy, Sonny Kiss, Luther, Ted Irvine, Lou Ferrigno, Silent Bob, Soul Train Jones, Vickie Guerrero and a host of others also get involved. Afterwards, Jericho questions if he actually saw Lou Ferrigno with a taser (he did).
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent) beats Jimmy Havoc and "Superbad" Kip Sabian in a no disqualification, no-count-out match after Orange Cassidy outsmarts Havoc, Sabian and Penelope Ford.
We hear from Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. in her own office, and we get a behind the scenes look at how one of her segment on how to be a role model is set up. We find out that Rebel (whom Britt calls "Reba") does Britt's make-up, and that Dr. Britt Baker is in complete control of how everything is done. Britt then says that not everyone can be a role model, and says that glasses wearers, fat people, wannabes and people with a snaggle tooth cannot be role models, all the while making fun of Tony Schiavone's looks. She then says that some people are born to show people what not to do.
Shawn Spears beats Baron Black. During the match, Spears introduces a modified Sharpshooter, and it is with this moves that Spears beats Black.
Taz takes a closer look at Lance Archer's Blackout for this week's "Technique by Taz."
We see a video package where Marko Stunt says there are a lot of people who say that he does not belong, and while he is here and Luchasaurus and Jungle Boy, he has a job to do and he give it his all like he always does. On the subject of how much he can take, he says he can take more than what Lance Archer dished out last week.
Brodie Lee beats Marko Stunt.
We hear from Jon Moxley, who talks about how his AEW World Championship victory feels like a lifetime ago, and instead of being out in a crowd, everyone is watching at home. He says that everyone will get through this together and that he will be bleeding and sweating again, and that now is a good time to reflect on what one is thankful for, of which he has a lot, including his wife and steel chairs. He then says that AEW is live next week, and he will get in his truck, head east and be live on Dynamite next week. He knows that he has a big target on his chest on the way to Double or Nothing, and says that to take him on is to do so at one's own risk. He then tells everyone to be kind to their neighbor, support local businesses by ordering take-out, and not to forget to call their grandmother.
Next week: MJF returns! Frankie Kazarian vs. Jon Moxley! Kenny Omega and Matt Hardy vs. Chris Jericho and Sammy Guevara in a Street Fight!
Lance Archer attacks a man on the way out from backstage and on the way to the ring before the next match.
Lance Archer beats "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes to advance to the finals of the TNT Championship Tournament after "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes has to stop QT Marshall from throwing in the towel on Dustin's behalf.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
