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.
Backstage, we hear from Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake). Zack Gibson says disrespect is run rampant, then says that the veterans and the locker room eat first before the extras. They then go after someone in the background and chastise him for eating a cake and taking food off their plates, warning him not to disrespect them again or else they will make him pay.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Alex Reynolds by submission.
JD Drake and Beef beat Waves and Curls (Jaylen Brandyn and Traevon Jordan).
Backstage, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Satnam Singh, Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett advertise his new Jay Lethal "Black Machismo" Ringside Collectibles action figure. After the commercial, Jay Lethal talks with Sonjay Dutt, and QT Marshall shows up and meets with Lethal, brags about getting an action figure, then says he is at the top of his game and that it is time that Lethal jump on "the QT Marshall train" by facing him in a match. Lethal says he has his sights set on "a bigger fish" for his return to ROH at Final Battle, then takes the action figure back and leaves with Sonjay.
Trish Adora beats Rachael Ellering.
It's time for TV Time with "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho. The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) heads to the ring, and Jericho almost calls Indianapolis, Indiana "Minneapolis." He says he has sent Big Bill on a pilgrimage to Nepal to learn the knowledge of the learning tree, then says Bryan Keith is here. Bryan Keith demands that everyone respect Jericho. Jericho then announces that at Final Battle, he wants to give the fans something special and keep himself on his toes, and says that he will face somebody from New York City with a warrior mentality and the attitude of a fighter, calling himself "The King of New York" in the process, and names some potential opponents, including Frank Sinatra, as he does it. Bryan Keith says Jericho could kick Sinatra's ass, and Jericho says he will do it his way. All of a sudden, Matt Cardona shows up, and Jericho shoves one of the cardboard trees in the ring in frustration before confronting Cardona, who takes the microphone away from Jericho as he almost calls him "Zack Ryder." Cardona tells Jericho to learn his name quickly, as he will be the one to wrestle him at Final Battle and become ROH World Champion. He then knocks the cowboy hat off Jericho's head before leaving.
Backstage, we hear from Alex Reynolds and Evil Uno. Reynolds says "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata is every bit of the legend that he is and that there is no shame in losing to him, then John Silver showed up and says that he stole Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake)'s scarves backstage while they were being mean to the extras.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat Griff Garrsion and Preston Vance.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rachael Ellering when Harley Cameron shows up to say she was rooting for Rachael before giving her a golden dog trophy for being "top dog." Rachael tries to take it, but it ends up being glued to Harley's hand. Rachael says Harley is growing on her before giving her a group hug, then Harley leaves. Rachael then says Harley may not be that bad after all.
Billie Starkz beats Lady Frost.
We look back on Naomichi Marufuji vs. Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Championship at Final Battle 2008.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Taven. Taven says he and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty are playing cat and mouse, but Moriarty has the wrong person to play mind games with. He then admits he has never learned patience, and that he has gotten a match with Moriarty for the ROH Pure Championship from the powers that be. He says that next week, he will go from a mind games player to a history maker and become the only person to win all the titles in Ring of Honor.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beats Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Harley Cameron. Harley runs down her 2024 and runs out of time for her interview, then yells "Feel the wrath of Harley Cameron!"
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beats The Dark Order (Alex Reynolds and John Silver) and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a three-way tag team match. After the match, "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and distracts Undisputed Kingdom, allowing Lance Archer to hit them from behind.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Roderick Strong. Roddy says that he is not surprised that MJF would hire The Don Callis Family to do his dirty work, as he is the biggest scumbag and coward he has ever met in his life. As he calls out "The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer, Jake "The Snake" Roberts shows up and tells him The Beast Mortos is part of La Faccion Ingobernable with Rush and Dralistico and to stay out of their match with The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), as he is messing things up. He says that he needs Mortos to be focused and ready and the killer that he is, and if he cannot back himself up, he can have Mortos back Roddy up for him. Roddy says Mortos is his friend, but if Mortos wants to try, they can do it on Collision, as he needs another win to face MJF. Roberts says "Oh, my God...such a fool," then walks away snickering.
We hear from The Vendetta ("The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie). Purrazzo says a girl once broke her arm, so she broke both of hers, as it was retribution. Taya says a man broke his heart once, then she stabbed his tires, as it was revenge. Purrazzo says it is satisfying to collect what is owed, but sometimes that is not enough, and sometimes it is more than simple reprises; it is about sending a message not just to the intended targets, as they may not be around for long, but to everyone else so that they know who to avoid. Taya tells anyone wanting to send them a message that they know where to find them.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat JD Drake and Beef.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Beef, JD Drake and The Butcher in a trios match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Stokely Hathaway. Stokely feels he had a hand in motivating Private Party into becoming AEW World Tag Team Champions and says he is an "architect of champions." He says that he loves his peers and co-workers and that he loves AEW before looking back on what he has done.
Taya Valkyrie beats Zoey Lynn. Backstage after the match, Renee Paquette interviews Taya and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo - now known as "The Vendetta" - before Stokely Hathaway shows up and tries to start problems by saying that Zoey Lynn was talking crap about them and that if he were Taya, Taya would go back to the ring and beat Zoey's ass. Taya goes back and does just that at Deonna's behest before curb stomping her again. Taya goes for a third curb stomp, but Deonna stops her.
We see a video package for Harley Cameron vs. Thunder Rosa's Day of the Dead Match tomorrow night on Collision.
Queen Aminata beats Leila Grey by submission.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a trios match after Andretti targets Alex Reynolds' hurt ribs after he and Darius Martin cannot get on the same page. After the match, Evil Uno almost comes to blows with Top Flight and Andretti, and Darius has to tell Evil Uno what is going on before shaking hands.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Dutch says promises are like glass until they shatter, and that they have so many scars from trying to get through in ROH without getting cut. Vincent says the one scar that means the most to them is the ROH World Tag Team Championships, as they should have had them a long time ago. He sees a man enjoying the rest of the career in "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes while Sammy Guevara is a man with a family who is just getting started and is also a bit selfish, even as he sees Dustin as family. Vincent says he can see the snakes trying to hide in the grass and that Dustin is holding a venomous snake by his side. After Vincent asks what happens when a venomous snake bites, Dutch says that they become World Tag Team Champions.
JD Drake and Beef beat Preston Vance and "Pretty" Peter Avalon.
Johnny TV beats Deonn Rusman.
We hear from MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden), who show off their new "Fall Collection" T-shirts on Shop AEW as only they can.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat CSJ and Dave Dutra.
We hear from "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara. Guevara says that The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) are both right and wrong. He admits he has a family at home and that he is selfish when it comes to supporting his family, but Dustin is family to him and not the other way around. He says he had Dustin's back as of late and that he will have his back against The Righteous. Dustin says Guevara is nicer than he is, saying that The Righteous should keep others' families out of their mouths and stop calling themselves The Righteous when they are not morally right, and says that a bad snake gets its head chopped off. He says that if The RIghteous want a shot at the tag titles, they have it, and warns The Righteous that they will watch their match tonight, as they are snakes and they are playing mind games that he can see right through.
Reyna Isis beats Lady Frost.
Matt Taven beats Aaron Solo by submission in a Pure Rules Match. After the match, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty shows up on the stage, and Taven makes it clear he wants the Pure Championship.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews JD Drake and Beef. Beef says the chemistry is real because htey are family, but JD Drake has to get Beef to calm down and realize they are not family as they are only related by marriage. Beef says they are thinking about Anthony Henry - who is injured again - then JD Drake says that Beef is okay, even if he is a little rambunctious, and asks him to tone it down a little bit, but Beef continues to be as unpredictable and spontaneous as ever.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Jay Marston and Solomon Tupu. After the match, The Righteous put the railroad stake between Tupu's feet so that Vincent can smask Tupu's ankle with a metal folding chair. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara run to the ring and chase The Righteous away.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that The Premier Athletes have a brand-new "Athletes Rule!" shirt coming soon, then tries to get an "Athletes Rule" chant going only to be told they suck.
Tomohiro Ishii beats Josh Woods. After the match, Ariya Daivari attacks Ishii from behind as "Smart" Mark Sterling yells at Ishii, and Sterling joins in. Kyle O'Reilly soon shows up and saves Ishii, and Daivari and Woods have to save Sterling.
Backstage, we hear from "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara. Dustin calls out The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) for their actions earlier only for The Righteous to attack them from behind. Dustin gets on top of Guevara to stop The Righteous from injuring Guevara with a metal folding chair and a railroad spike, then Vincent tells Dustin that nobody can hurt The Righteous more than they have hurt themselves and that The Righteous. should be the ROH World Tag Team Champions.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat Jah-C, Trip Jordy and Dante Leon.
We look back on Jay Lethal vs. Curry Man from This Means War from October 29, 2005.
Billie Starkz beats Blair Onyx.
Backstage, The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) are met by Shane Taylor Promotinos (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane asks The Infantry when they are going to reach their potential, as battle lines have been drawn and there is strength in numbers. He says that if they are to go to war, he would need some good soldiers. The Infantry decide to join Shane Taylor Promotions.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) after Trish Adora stands on the apron so that "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty can hit Angelico in the back with the Pure Championship so that The Infantry can hit Boot Camp for the win.
Diamanté beats Aminah Belmont.
Backstage, Lexy Nair congratulates Billie Starkz, then asks her to concentrate on Athena's Ring of Horror match against Abadon. Billie says she hopes that Athena has fun with Abadon, much to the surprise of Lexy, and tells her that she is "taking her MIT day off" and that she is on her own at ringside for that match.
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds) beat The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) in a six-man tag match.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling gets the name of the city he is in wrong before being told that he and The Premier Athletes (Ariya Daivari and Josh Woods) suck.
Komander beats Ariya Daivari despite constant interference by "Smart" Mark Sterling and Josh Woods, which is stopped by a dive over the top rope by Komander.
Backstage, we hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, who wishes everyone a happy Halloween before talking about Athena's Ring of Horror Match against Abadon, complete with Halloween puns.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Abadon in a Ring of Horror Match following the O-Face into three opened metal folding chairs.
Roderick Strong guests on commentary for the next match.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) and Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) in a three-way tag team match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Beef. Beef says that Anthony Henry is all beaten up and while he has been trying to get in touch with him and get JD Drake's number, he cannot get a hold of him. He then addresses The Beast Mortos, saying that he is "the most beast beast there ever was" and that Mortos is looking at "the most beefiest man there is" and that his family fights. Suddenly, JD Drake shows up and wishes Beef good luck before telling him he will see him out there, which fires Beef up.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) and The Beast Mortos. Roddy says it is bugging Undisputed Kingdom, especially him, that they will not be out there with him tonight. Taven says Mortos is better off with them, and that they will offer him "human beef." Bennett says that if Mortos beats Beef tonight, he can eat him tonight, although Roddy and Taven discourage him from going down that route. Roddy then says that "you can lead a beast to water, but you can't make him...whatever it is that you do."
Anna Jay beats Leila Grey. After the match, it is revealed that "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie have been watching the match backstage.
The Beast Mortos beats Beef after Dralistico distracts the referee so that Rush can shove Beef off the top rope as he goes for the Kentucky Meat Shower. After the match, Mortos, Dralistico and Rush gang up on Beef, with Rush hitting and choking Beef with a camera cord. JD Drake tries to get into the ring after some initial hesitation, but Mortos keeps him out of the ring so Rush can choke him with the camera cord for a beatdown, as well.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Harley Cameron, who tells Thunder Rosa that she does know who she is dealing with and that she is attracted, talented, charming, whimsical, musical and magical. She says she can play rough, too, and that "Thunder Rosa is smitten with the wrong kitten," and that whatever Thunder Rosa can do, "she can do also."
Ricochet beats "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne. After the match, "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita shows up and stares down Ricochet from the stage.
Darby Allin beats Johnny TV. After the match, Darby says that he issued an open challenge on Dynamite for WrestleDream, and if anyone wants to make a name for themselves off of him, then tonight is the night to step up. The open challenge is not answered, and Darby says the locker room is full of complacent people who refuse to step up. As Darby makes his way to the back, he has his back turned to the entrance tunnels, and he is suddenly shoved down the ramp by Brody King, who then powerbombs him on the ring apron before forcing him to the ring post to tell Darby that he accepts his challenge.
We see video of The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) becoming "The FTRunners," with FTR getting "the stuff:" "the meat," "the look" and "the attitude."
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) get an upset win against Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) after Truth Magnum stopped a Doomsday Device attack by Grizzled Young Veterans and Turbo Floyd pins Zack Gibson with a Victory Roll to earn The Outrunners their second televised AEW win.
We see a video package of Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D.'s return where Britt Baker says that she belongs in the AEW Women's World Championship picture and that she has not had a shot at the title since she lost it. She says that she likes what she sees in "The Glamour" Mariah May, but she has what she wants and her time is up. Britt says that she expects nothing to be handed to her and that she will be ready to fight on Title Tuesday.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, Willow Nightingale). Willow tells Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. to wait her turn, as she wants the AEW Women's World Championship and she wants "The Glamour" Mariah May. Tonight, however, she has a match with Trish Adora, then heads off. Mark Briscoe says that he feels sorry for Trish Adora tonight before mentioning that Orange and O'Reilly have The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) in what will be a premier ass-whupping. He then says he will be addressing "The Learning Tree' Chris Jericho shortly before declaring the words of the day to be "diversification" and "sophistication" as they are the most diversified and sophisticated group in wrestling that there is.
Willow Nightingale beats Trish Adora. "The Glamour" Mariah May is seen in the crowd before and during the match. After the match, Willow confronts Mariah, who presses the AEW Women's World Championship up onto Willow's face before going for a cheap shot. Willow blocks the cheap shot, throws Mariah over the barricade and goes to town. Mariah manages to avoid the Doctor Bomb and slap Willow, then runs away.
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews Willow Yuta. Yuta is soon met by PAC, Claudio Catagnoli and "The Problem" Marina Shafir, and Claudio makes it so that he meets with Yuta alone. Claudio tells Yuta to let it out, and Yuta says he trusted Claudio and has done more than what he asked, yet he does not know who he is after he betrayed "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson and acted like everything was okay. Claudio asks Yuta if he ever steered him wrong and wished that he still trusted him, as he always had his back, then asks what Danielson ever did for him. He says that no matter what happens, he will still have his back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Glamour" Mariah May, who says everyone is drooling for a shot at her, and says she is the prettiest woman at the dance while everyone is ugly. She says that Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. is unworthy of a title shot after only one win and tells her to go back to her office and floss. As for Willow Nightingale, Mariah says she is lucky to even be here and is not even worthy of looking at her title. Interim Executive Vice President Christopher Daniels shows up and confronts Mariah May for picking fights with everyone, then makes a match between Willow and Britt where the winner faces Mariah May for the AEW Women's World Championship at WrestleDream, much to Mariah's chagrin.
Wheeler Yuta beats Beef with Cattle Mutilation as Jon Moxley, PAC and "The Problem" Marina Shafir watch from the crowd.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Hook, who calls out whoever attacked his father Taz for a match on Dynamite, saying that there is no more hiding.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) have given chances to other towns to be part of a winning team only to fail, and that the people of Toledo, Ohio have enough intelligence to say that The Premier Athletes rule. Instead, the fans say they suck like every other town.
The Conglomeration (Orange Cassidy and Kyle O'Reilly) beats The Premier Athlets (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari). During the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling distracts the referee, allowing Josh Woods to pull Orange Cassidy out of the ring. Rocky "Azucar" Romero confronts Woods and beats him up, but Sterling hits Romero with a low blow before he and Woods gang up on him. Mark Briscoe shows up and brawls with Woods before taking their brawl to the back, then Sterling confronts Romero only to get punched by Orange. Nese tries to pin Orange with a schoolkid pin, but Orange kicks out and hits him with the Beach Break for the pin and the win after O'Reilly locks in the guillotine choke on Daivari.
Backstage, Lance Archer is seen attacking people outside of the arena until Don Callis approaches him, asking if he is still represented by Jake Roberts. Archer says yes after throwing somebody into a nearby 18-wheeler, then leaves. Callis says "Good to know."
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Mercedes Moné and "The Brickhouse" Kamille. Mercedes boasts about everything she has done for AEW and her video package from Dynamite, then brags about changing the game and how she is unstoppable with Kamille, who she calls "more than a woman," by her side. Kris Statlander says she has heard that before, then says she has a match tonight and tells them to "watch it...bitches." She then bumps into Kamille on her way out.
Hologram beats Action Andretti, "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne and Komander in a four-way match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Beast Mortos when Undisputed Kingdom (Roderick Strong, Matt Taven, Mike Bennett) demands that The Beast Mortos side with them instead of Rush and Dralistico.
Kris Statlander quickly beats Zoey Lynn. After the match, Mercedes Moné and "The Brickhouse" Kamille arrive. Mercedes admits she is impressed with Statlander, but proclaims that she is the face and CEO of the women's division and that Statlander will be the next person to find out what happens when somebody messes with her. Mercedes sics Kamille on Statlander, and this starts a fight between the two that leads to Kamille hitting Statlander with the Road to Damascus.
Backstage, we hear from Darby Allin. Darby says all Brody King had to do was ask, then says he has a lot to say to him, as he has never been able to pin him in the ring. Darby then says he wants Brody face-to-face in the ring, as everything he has in AEW is because of him, as he is the one who asked Tony Khan to hire him. Darby states that Brody wants everything he has, but he will have to work really hard to take it from him.
Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) beats Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and The House of Black (Malakai Black and Buddy Matthews) to earn a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships at WrestleDream after Action Andretti throws a bottle of water at Buddy Matthews. Dante is able to take out Malakai and Matthews with a tope suicida, but Private Party is able to hit Darius with Gin and Juice to win the match and the title shot.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling complains about having to be in the next match, then says it is okay, because The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) have promised that nobody will lay a hand on him. As usual, the "Athletes Rule" chant turns into "Athletes Suck."
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Van Erich) beat The Premier Athletes ("Smart" Mark Sterling, Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari) in an ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship Proving Ground Match.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Katie Arquette.
Backstage, Athena holds a special emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting, as they are planning a surprise celebration for Athena for being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. Athena says they will require everyone to attend and that there will be cupcakes, whiskey, punch, and kittens as Lexy Nair tries to come up with a musical guest. They both soon see a disinterested looking Billie Starkz, and Athena tells Billie she would not have put her in the ring with Abadon if she knew she could not handle the situation, then tells her to stop moping because it is her time and it is about time that she got her flowers. She says that the last thing she wants is Billie having a problem, and that the first step in solving a problem is admitting there is a problem, but Billie says Athena is the problem and that she left her in the ring even though she had her back. Athena counters by saying Billie did not have hers or Lexy's, and tells Billie to either be there for her special day or just stay home. Billie says "Okay," and walks off. Athena then asks Lexy to deal with Billie, and after Lexy leaves, Athena asks why there is always drama as Abadon is suddenly behind her try to lay a hand on her. Athena walks away, not knowing Abadon is behind her, and Abadon smiles before following her.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Anthony Catena and Wes Barkley.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) after Truth Magnum trips Shawn Dean as The Infantry goes for Boot Camp. Both teams shake hands before and after the match, but The Infantry does not sell the handshake after the match.
Backstage, Beef gets Anthony Henry to cut a tag team promo. Henry is reluctant, saying that he and Beef are not a tag team. Beef tries to get JD Drake's phone number from Henry, but Henry refuses, saying the chances of him getting that number is "one in a million" when Beef asks what the odds of getting JD Drake's number. Beef takes that as Henry saying there is chance after Henry leaves, then says that he is that one in a million.
Ian Riccaboni and Caprice Coleman back on Samoa Joe vs. Kenta Kobashi from October 1, 2005.
Mark Briscoe retains the ROH World Championsip against Matt Taven. Taven and Mike Bennett celebrate with Briscoe after the match.
The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe, Orange Cassidy, Kyle O'Reilly) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a trios match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett), "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara. Undisputed Kingdom says that the whole of Texas has kept interfering in their matches that involve Dustin and Guevara, then Taven compares Guevara to Stanley Ipkiss from The Mask and says Dustin paints his face in shame from his actions before proposing a Match Without Honor, as having is the only way Dustin's family has ever accomplished anything . Taven gets slapped by Dustin, and Guevara warns Undisputed Kingdom to put respect on Dustin's name before Dustin warns Taven not to mention his family again. Dustin tells Taven that he has done everything honorably is his 36-year career, that he has basically set himself up for a Bunkhouse Brawl match and that he will tear his eyeballs out.
Kamille beats Robyn Renegade.
Backstage, Interim EVP Christopher Daniels says that he has had his problems with The Elite this past year, and that he has offset The Elite's abuse of power. He says that he has not forgotten that he is a professional wrestler at heart, and with "Scapegoat" Jack Perry issuing an open challenge for the TNT Championship, he would never ask another wrestler to fight a battle that he would not fight himself. He then challenges Jack Perry for the TNT Championship, and tells Perry to pack a lunch because he is coming to kick his ass.
Roderick Strong beats Beef after Beef takes down Matt Taven and Mike Bennett with a double clothesline for attacking Anthony Henry.
We hear from The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch). Dutch says there is always light after dark, and while one must go through a dark place to find it, it it there, waiting. Vincent says there is a light in the AEW tag division, but for them, they are the dimly lit candle in the corner of the dark house, and they are here because they are not all there. Dutch then mentions The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews) before Vincent snaps his fingers.
The Outcasts (Harley Cameron and Saraya) beat The Hex (Marti Belle and Allysin Kay). After the match, Jamie Hayter shows upand heads to the ring, and Saraya rolls out of the ring and hides behind referee Paul Turner before Hayter punches Harley Cameron in the face.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita beats Action Andretti.
We hear from Lady Frost, who says that her last match was too easy and that Red Velvet has something she wants: the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says she has been winning championships and tournaments all over the world and plans to add another in Ring of Honor, and that there will be no love lost.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka shows up and hits Comoroto with a spinebuster, then celebrates wtih Lee Johnson.
Backstage, Paul Wight interviews Anthony Henry and Beef. Henry says it is not "The Workhorsemen" without JD Drake, then walks off, much to Beef's disappointment.
Rachael Ellering beats Gigi Rey.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Top Team (Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks both the crowd and tonight's opponents.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Bronson.
Red Velvet beats Lady Frost in an ROH World Women's Television Championship Proving Grounds Match following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says her problem is with Mina Shirakawa, as she has been here week after week and Mina can dip in and out to go back to Japan like it is summer camp, and if she wants this to be a vacation, she can make it as miserable as possible. Mina shows up and dares Taya to say whatever she has to say to her face. Taya says "no," and Mina says that while everyone wants her, Taya does not.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Lights, Camera, Faction (Action Braxton, Fresco, Watson).
Diamanté beats Tiara James. After the match, Diamanté continues to attack Tiara James, then Red Velvet runs in and fights Diamanté, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he was attacked by two cowards but had to look no further than someone who was not just a friend, but a judge. "The Judge" EJ Nduka introduces himself, and says that attacks that cowards are not happening on his watch and will end today.
Griff Garrison beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker after Maria Kanellis-Bennett tosses a a boot to Garrison in full view of the ref, which allows her to hit Parker with her other boot behind the referee's back and net Garrison the win.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the fans love The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and they thought the Texas residency would be great, but it has been terrible because of the fans. He says that they will win as fast as possible and get on a plane out of Texas as quickly as possible to get away from the fans.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat Joe Alonzo Jr. and Josiah Jean.
John Silver beats Fuego del Sol despite a big boot from Evil Uno after the attempted distraction by Alex Reynolds.
Abadon beats Raché Chanel.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Josh Woods with the Iron Claw into the cross arm breaker.
Mina Shirakawa beats Taya Valkyrie with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Paul Wight, who says that ROH has been great and has been on fire. Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up to compliment Paul Wight, and Johnny TV wants a shot at Mark Briscoe and the ROH World Championship. Wight thanks them, then tells Johnny that he has his match.
Mark Briscoe retains the ROH World Championship against Johnny TV. During the match, Taya Valkyrie is ejected from ringside for protecting Johnny TV.
In backstage footage from last week, Robbie Eagles says he has yet to get real competition in ROH and that he wants harder, more meaningful matches. He proclaims that he wants Ring of Honor gold, and challenges Atlantis Jr. for the ROH World Television Championship.
Lio Rush beats "All Heat" Blake Christian despite his left arm being injured during the match. After the match, Blake Christian bumps into Lio Rush's left arm on purpose during the post-match Code of Honor handshake.
Athena and Billie Starkz head to the ring. Athena announces the first-ever live minion training session, then makes Billie Starkz do some sit-ups as she speaks. Athena says her genorosity extends to all the minions, but she took two - Billie Starkz and Lexy Nair - under her wing. Billie asks why Lexy Nair is not here training, and Athena says that Lexy is not here because she did not lose "her" ROH World Women's Television Championship. Athena makes Billie do more sit-ups as she puts Lexy on a pedestal, and says Lexy is the only reason why she is still champion and why she does not have to deal with Queen Aminata and is able to move on to bigger and better things, like being the longest-reigning champion in ROH history. She says that all the "porcelain hussies" in the back are afraid of her, but Abadon suddenly shows up. Athena does not see her until she suddenly turns around, and Abadon scares out of the ring with a screen. Athena barely gets the World Women's Championship out of the ring before she and Billie leave.
We hear from Mark Briscoe and Tomohiro Ishii. Briscoe says he got to share the ring with Johnny TV and says it was an honor, but the champion is still the champion and he picked up the victory. He then addresses being pinned by The Beast Mortos a few weeks ago, and says that Mortos has earned a shot at the ROH World Championship and that he wants a rematch so he can beat him one-on-one.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he has signed a very important match against a wrestler tonight. Ariya Daivari says his opponent calls himself "The Wrestler" because that is the only thing he is good at, then brags that he is good at just about every other sport out there. He then tells the "Texas hillbillies" in the crowd that after he beats his opponent tonight, they will learn the difference between a Premier Athlete and a wrestler.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Ariya Daivari by submission. During the match, "Smart" Mark Sterling and Tony Nese are ejeced from ringside for getting involved in the match, and Shibata takes them out before applying the Von Erich claw followed by the cross arm breaker for the submission win.
We hear from MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden). Mansoor says the fans have been loving them, and while arena are usually full of manchildren, their fans hve come out in fullforce. Maria Kanellis-Bennett and Griff Garrison show up, and Maria introduces herself before proposing that they take in Griff Garrison and become a trio. Mason Madden admits that Griff Garrison is attractive, but Mansoor wants to know if he would do the tip touch. Griff grabs their fingers instead, which offends MxM Collection to the point that they leave.
Harley Cameron beats Viva Van.
Serpentico beats Griff Garrison. During the match, Garrison inadvertently punches out the referee, and Maria Kanellis-Bennett passes a metal folding chair to Garrison. Garrison sets the chair up in the corner, then Angelico shows up and confronts Maria. As this goes on, Serpentico tosses Garrison into the chair in the corner, sets the chair up on its side next to Garrison, then grabs another chair and smacks it into the first one to knock it right into Garrison's groin. Serpentico disposes of the evidence, but the referee is still down, and Serpentico has to revive the referee for a near-fall. Shortly after this, Garrison removes the mask on Serpentico's face, but it is revealed that Serpentico has another mask underneath. The referee comes to after Serpentico hits Garrison with a splash and makes the three-count, giving Serpentico the victory and his mask back.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Athena and Billie Starkz. Athena says she is not afraid of anyone, then tells Billie to get the car ready as she is not dealing with Abadon.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Vinnie Massaro and Dante Leon.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Action Andretti with a crossface in a ROH Pure Championship Proving Ground Match after Andretti runs out of rope breaks.
In post-match backstage footage from Death Before Dishonor, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch says people know her as a wrestler, but she has always been a fighter and has always been underestimated because of her size. She says that she proved she was one of the best and that Diamanté took her to the limit, but when her back is against the wall, she finds a way to get back on top. Leyla says that there is more to her than meets the eye, and if anyone wants to step up, she will prove how legit she really is.
Atlantis Jr. retains the ROH World Television Championship against Robbie Eagles with a backbreaker rack.
Backstage, we hear from ROH Board of Directors member Paul Wight, who announces that Mark Briscoe will get his rematch with The Beast Mortos, this time with the ROH World Championship on the line. All of a sudden, Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari show up, and Nese says opportunities are being given to people who do not deserve it. He also says that Ariya Daivari took "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata - who he says should be fined or suspended for his attack on "Smart' Mark Sterling - to his limit. Paul Wight reminds him that Daivari lost and that he himself lost his recent match with Tomohiro Ishii, then tells him that he has a match with Lio Rush, and if he wins, then they can talk about championship opportunities. Nese says he will be the giant in that match, then thanks Paul Wight for the lay-up.
Cage of Agony (Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, "The Machine" Brian Cage) vs. "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships ends with Dustin and The Von Erichs being attacked by The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) and Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Sammy Guevera shows up to try to make the save, but he is still outmatched. Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) and Fuego del Sol show up to fight The Dark Order, and this leads to a multiple trios brawl. Two security guards gets in the ring only to be attacked, and Cage of Agony, Undisputed Kingdom and The Dark Order lay waste to everyone else. ROH Board of Directors members Christopher Daniels and Jerry Lynn show up with two referees to restore order as the show ends.
