At The Derby - Derby City Wrestling recap for July 16, 2023

At the start of the show, The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) run into TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) backstage, and Jonny Loquasto has to stand between them as things get physical.

Rocco Bellagio beats Big Hoss. After the match, Jonny Loquasto welcomes Rocco to Hollywood and tells him he has been impressive since he has entered the United Wrestling Network, and that he is the second wild card entry in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Evan Daniels, who says that while he may have come up short in his Heritage Championship match, he still impressed the fans. He says that Gregory Sharpe is great, but he is an obstacle in the way to United Wrestling gold, and the only way he will look good is if he has the United World Championship around his abs. He says it will happen because when the red light is on and he is ready to go, "Main Event Daniels" always puts on a show.

"Main Event" Evan Daniels beats Gregory Sharpe to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up on the stage to watch from afar again, and mocking congratulates Daniels on his win.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he got rid of Colt Cabana, Prince Nana, Jack Talos, and Invictus Khash, saying he did not need any of them and because he is made of pure gold and is the purest wrestler anyone knows. He says he will walk into the Golden Opportunity Tournament as "The Golden Boy" and walk out as United World Champion.

TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) in a six-man tag match.

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At the start of the show, The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) run into TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) backstage, and Jonny Loquasto has to stand between them as things get physical.

Rocco Bellagio beats Big Hoss. After the match, Jonny Loquasto welcomes Rocco to Hollywood and tells him he has been impressive since he has entered the United Wrestling Network, and that he is the second wild card entry in the Golden Opportunity Tournament.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Evan Daniels, who says that while he may have come up short in his Heritage Championship match, he still impressed the fans. He says that Gregory Sharpe is great, but he is an obstacle in the way to United Wrestling gold, and the only way he will look good is if he has the United World Championship around his abs. He says it will happen because when the red light is on and he is ready to go, "Main Event Daniels" always puts on a show.

"Main Event" Evan Daniels beats Gregory Sharpe to qualify for the Golden Opportunity Tournament. During the match, Dylan Bostic shows up on the stage to watch from afar again, and mocking congratulates Daniels on his win.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he got rid of Colt Cabana, Prince Nana, Jack Talos, and Invictus Khash, saying he did not need any of them and because he is made of pure gold and is the purest wrestler anyone knows. He says he will walk into the Golden Opportunity Tournament as "The Golden Boy" and walk out as United World Champion.

TMZ ("Hysterical" Shane Haste, Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito) beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie) in a six-man tag match.

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Flex McCalleon guests on commentary for the next match.

Divine beats Big Hoss after Honest grabs Big Hoss' ankle from the outside, allowing Divine to hit Big Hoss with Left For Dead twice.

Backstage, The Mighty Zaddies (Che Cabrera, Bad Dude Tito, "Hysterical" Shane Haste) meet, and Bad Dude Tito says their plan went perfectly. As Shane Haste admires the United World tag team titles, and Che Cabrera credits being on commentary with their win. Shane Haste then says that Cabrera is cool with him. Tito then says they will get all the gold, then says he should their alliance to the test in another match and put everyone on notice as to who the best team is. Everyone is in agreement.

Backstage, Jack Farmer introduces "Filthy" Tom Lawlor. Lawlor says he has heard that the United Wrestling Network is the place to be and that he has won championships everywhere he has went. He says that his friend Danny Limelight has had a great world title reign so far, and that he would love to meet him face-to-face next week.

J-Rod beats Johnnie Robbie.

Backstage, ring announcer Adnan Kureishy is met by The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Honest, Divine, Savanna Stone). Jack Banning tells Adnan that he controls the airwaves with the United Television Championship, which protects them from bad journalists and corporate yes-men. He also says that he does not live in Shady Pines and wants him to know that what The Institution are doing is for everyone's benefit. As Divine says he has benefitted from being in The Institution, Alex Gracia interrupts only to get beaten up by Savanna Stone.

Backstage, Johnny Loquasto is met by Jordan Cruz, who demands a rematch for the United Television Championship while calling himself "an American hero." Loquasto, noting that he was champion for 182 days, gives him that rematch next week. When Jordan Cruz also demands that Ju Dizz be banned from ringside, Loquasto adds Ju Dizz to the match instead. Jordan Cruz sees this as a means to kill two birds with one stonea nd thanks Loquasto.

Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against Charles "R-Three" Cassus. After the match, Final Destination (Evan Daniels and Bryce Saturn) - who were ejected from ringside - return to attack Martenson.

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"BHK" Kevin Martenson retains the United Heritage Championship against "The New Age Punisher" B-Boy after rolling into a pinfall attempt after B-Boy hits him with a brainbuster.

We hear from "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who says that he was laughed at the first time he tried to change the world and that he tried to make everyone laugh because he knew what it felt like to be absolutely worthless and didn't want anyone else to feel that way. Dice says he became everybody's clown and that he hates clowns, and for his final act, he will make it all disappear. He says it is a secret how he will do it, and it he gave his secrets away, no one will be interested. He then says there is "another side to the Dice."

Rob McKnight and Big Hoss vs. El Primohenio Tribeca and Sledge ends in a no-contest after both teams brawl and refuse to listen to the referee. After the match, Levi Shapiro has to make the save for Big Hoss and Rob McKnight with a bullrope and cowbell. Halston Boddy and El Primohenio Tribeca have to hold Sledge back, even as he throws a chair from the audience into the ring.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Jordan Cruz, who says that being a former champion does not sit well with him and that all he can think about is "Benevolent" Jack Banning taking his championship from him and nearly losing his friendship with Ju Dizz. He says that he needs to remember who he is and make things right, but he will first fix his friendship with Ju Dizz and apologize to him so they can take down The Institution (Banning, Freeman, Honest, Divine).

Divine beats Koto Hiro. After the match, Honest attacks Koto Hiro with mounted punches, and Divine has to stop him.

Backstage, The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) plug their new T-shirt, then "Hysterical" Shane Haste shows up and hands Bad Dude Tito a sleveless TMDK shirt before saying he is proud of him for becoming a #1 contender for the tag team titles. He then says he has gotten with Jonny Loquasto and that the tag team title match is happening next week, and Bad Dude Tito says that if they were to win the tag team titles next week, he, Haste and Che Cabrera can hold them under Freebird Rules as "The Mighty Zaddies." Che Cabrera warms up to the idea, and Bad Dude Tito loves it.

"Pretty" Peter Avalon guests on commentary for the next match.

Bateman beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. After the match, Bateman hits Sparks with Death From Above again, and "Pretty" Peter Avalon runs from the commentary table to the ring to chase Bateman out.

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Zeda Zhang beats Savanna Stone by disqualification after Halston Boddy shows up and distracts the referee to hand Savanna a billy club only to attack Zeda Zhang so much that the ref sees it and disqualifies Savanna. After the match, The Institution ("Benevolent" Jack Banning, Honest, Divine) shows up and outstretch their hands towards Savanna Stone. Savanna walks up to Jack Banning, much to the surprise of Halston Boddy, and leaves with The Institution.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Danny Limelight. Danny says he likes to have a good time, but the partying and the women and the cars come second to being United World Champion, and after Zicky Dice attacked him from behind like a coward, he has no problem beating him down.

24K (Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins) beats Jason Levi and James Brady. After the match, Guy Cool shows up liking what he sees. Michael Hopkins is interested in what Guy Cool wants to propose, but Miggy Rose is reluctant.

"La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick beats Big Hoss after Halston Boddy shows up and distracts Big Hoss and the referee only for Sledge to attack Big Hoss from behind. After the match, Sledge leaves with Halston Boddy.

Backstage, Guy Cool offers his managerial services to 24K (Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins). Michael Hopkins tells Miggy Rose this is the push that they need, but Miggy Rose says they have been on a winning streak lately. Hopkins says he trust Guy Cool, and Miggy says he trust Hopkins, and they accept.

Jonny Loquasto announces that Bad Dude Tito is next in line for the United World Championship before plaing a career retrospective of Bad Dude Tito's best moments in the United Wrestling Network.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Charles "R-Three" Cassus and Final Destination (Evan Daniels and Bryce Saturn). R-Three says his chapter with "Pretty" Peter Avalon, and Evan Daniels states that they will take down everyone else. Bryce Saturn says that they have shown everyone what they are made off. Daniels says they have reached their final destionation, and Saturn says they are just getting started.

Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCallion) and The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl) and The Institution (Divine and Honest) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Beef Candy and The Wolf Zaddies have a shoving match and mess with each other.

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Charles "R-Three" Cassus beats Koto Hiro. After the match, R-Three says he is here for revenge, as for all of 2019, he was undefeated at Championship Wrestling From Arizona and won the Silver Spotlight and cashed it in to become the Arizona State Champion. He then says that because of "Pretty" Peter Avalon, he had to relinquish the title to get Avalon to face him, yet at the same time, the match has not happened. He says this may be just a memory to Avalon, but to him, this is unfinished business and a debt that Avalon has to pay. R-Three then says that at Red Carpet Rumble, he will be coming to collect.

Big Hoss beats Sledge.

"The New Age Punisher" B-Boy beats Mikey O'Shea.

Backstage, Howdy Price, Levi Shapiro and Rob meets with Johnny Loaquasto. Loquasto says that has yet to be cleared for competition, yet agrees that something does need to be done about two weeks ago. Rob says this town is not big enough for him and Lord Crewe. Loquasto says that Rob's negotiation skills need work, but he will see what he can do.

Willie Mack vs. "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater for the United World Championship from UWN Primetime Live is replayed.

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Michael Hopkins and Miggy Rose - now known as "24K" - beat Agents of Chaos (Bryce Saturn and Charles "R-Three" Cassus).

Backstage, Jordan Cruz meets with Ju Dizz and says he is a big fan of his, then says that he hopes Ju Dizz gives "Benevolent" Jack Banning what he deserves.

Big Hoss beats El Primohenio Tribeca.

Backstage, Jeremy McPete interviews Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon). Slade says they deserve respect, and McCalleon says they are losing before all the other teams are cheating. He then says that if the other teams want to play dirty, they also know a thing or two about playing dirty.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews El Primohenio Tribeca, then Halston Boddy shows up and says Primohenio's win against Lord Crewe is a fluke thanks to Dom Kubrick, and says that he should go for a rematch. Primohenio says he knows how to get over in Championship Wrestling, and says he will have the rematch on one condition: if he wins, Halston Boddy becomes his manager. Halston Boddy accepts and says he can make his dreams come true.

Dom Kubrick beats "Mr. Attitude" James Brady.

Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro meet with their new apprentice, who is impatient and wanting Lord Crewe. Levi Shapiro tells him once again and there are levels to this, and Howdy gives him the option of either heading to the next town or staying with them where the money is.The man says he cannot wait, but Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro have him follow them to the back as they have something for him to do today.

Bateman beats "The New Age Punisher" B-Boy.

The show ends with "Poppin'" EJ Sparks vs. Adriel Noctis vs. Ju Dizz from Primetime Live.

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Lord Crewe beats Sergio Santana. After the match, Halston Boddy tells El Primohenio Tribeca and "La Mariposa" Dom Kubrick to sleep with one eye open, because when Lord Crewe finds them, their lives will be shattered.

Big Hoss beats Fidel Bravo.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews Howdy Price. Levi Shapiro shows up with an unknown man, and this man says that he is passing through town and that he is here to wrestle, not to hold camera cables and take out the trash. Levi Shapiro says there is levels to this and Howdy says he will give him an opportunity. Before the unknown man can say anything else, Levi tells him to watch the monitor and see how it is done the right way.

Levi Shapiro beats Koto Hiro.

Flex McCalleon guests on commentary for the next match.

Richie Slade beats El Primohenio Tribeca.

Backstage, Jamie Kincade interviews "Benevolent" Jack Banning in a sit-down interview. When asked if he is a cult leader, Banning that already creates a false narrative and makes him look like a bad guy before saying "no." He also goes on to say that cult leaders lie. When asked who Jack Banning is, Banning says that while he grew up in a normal environment, he was a little smarter and knew how to read the room, and that he was not allowed to think for himself. When asked if he has taken responsibility for his situation, Banning says he is responsibility for the success of his mission and that Kincade is a cog in the machine. When Kincade tries to end the interview, Banning attacks him. We then hear from Johnny Loquasto, who says that Jack Banning is getting help at a local medical facility and that the program cannot continue as planned. We then see Karl Fredericks vs. Rickey Shane Page from UWN Primetime Live to end the show.

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Johnny Loquasto introduces D'Lo Brown to the ring. Loquasto notes that D'Lo Brown has in his hands a contract for the United World Championship, and D'Lo Brown says it feels like he has waited for an eternity to stand before the United Wrestling Network faithful. D'Lo Brown then mentions that the contract is for #1 contender Danny Limelight, who arrives and heads to the ring. Danny Limelight wants to know "Where's the Golden Boy?" The Embassy shows up, and "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater says Limelight never graduated from high school and got his GED, as he seems to have forgotten that he calls the shots around here. Clearwater says that he does what he wants, beats who he wants and that Championship Wrestling is his place and birthplace. He says that he will not sign the contract unless he feels like it and nobody can do anything about it. He says that he is the mountaintop and that Limelight is chasing him and at the bottom looking up at what he can't have, then Limelight says he has been at the bottom his whole life and has proven people wrong, and that the fans can relate. Limelight says he does everything he does for his kids and his legacy, and while Jordan Clearwater is champion, he is the heart and passion of the comapny. He says Clearwater calls himself a "Golden Boy," but all he sees is "a Golden Bitch." He says that Clearwater's birthright is his destiny, and while Clearwater can sign whenever he wants, he will sign the contract right now. Limelight signs the contract. Clearwater then approaches the contract, then waves it off and walks away.

Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.

"King FatBoy" Papo Esco beats Vinne Massaro.

Mylo beats Alex Gracia following the distraction from the stage by Zeda Zhang.

Bateman beats Big Hoss.

D'Lo Brown guests on commentary for the next match.

Willie Mack and Ray Jazikoff beat The Embassy ("The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater and Invictus Khash) as The Embassy's unknown big man grabs Mike Goga and throws him on the stage before Jazikoff stops Clearwater from hitting the Midas Touch so that Willie Mack can hit Khash with the Stunner. After the match, Clearwater, Khash and the unknown big man attack Willie Mack and Ray Jazikoff, but they run away when Danny Limelight runs into the ring.

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The Institution (Jack Banning, Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John) beat Big Hoss, Miggy Rose, Michael Hopkins and Dom Kubrick in an eight-man tag match.

Backstage, Jack Famer interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks, who says that he is excited to take on "Outlandish" Zicky Dice and prove he is more than capable of handling United Wrestling Network gold.

Jordan Cruz beats Vinnie Massaro.

Backstage, Megan Harmon interviews JD Drake, who says that the Television Championship means as much as, if not more than, the World Championship where he comes from and that it carries a different stigma than anything else on the planet. He says that the men he grew up with fought for the telvision title more than anything and that he will take Papo Esco back in time in their match, as the Television Championship is made for workhorses.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "Poppin'" EJ Sparks by disqualification after Zicky Dice puts the referee in front of him to block the Roundhouse Rhythm. When EJ Sparks checks on the referee, the referee disqualifies him.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews The Bodega (Danny Limelight, "King FatBoy" Papo Esco, Slice Boogie). After Danny Limelight says that he will take on anyone from anywhere, a representative from United Wrestling Network shows up and says Danny has proven one of the biggest stars on offer. He then puts Danny in a Golden Opportunity qualifier against Slice Boogie, much to the bewilderment of The Bodega. He then puts Danny in a Golden Opportunity qualifier against Slice Boogie, much to the bewilderment of The Bodega. Papo Esco says somebody has to get the gold in order to prove that The Bodega is the hottest thing ever.

Backstage, Jack Farmer interviews Frankie Kazarian, who says that he had not been in a good mood and that "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater has not helped. He says it is better for California to have no king than to have a bad one. Kazarian says he has been twenty-four years of blood, sweat and tears and that when Jordan Clearwater goes one-on-one with him, he will freeze up "like Windows 95." He says that while Clearwater will still be "The Golden Boy," he will be the better man.

"Timeless" Levi Shapiro beats Ju Dizz to qualify for the Golden Opportunity despite Honest John distracting the referee.

"King FatBoy" Papo Esco retains the United Television Championship against JD Drake, who gets his shoulder up too late. After the match, Drake says he got his shoulder up in time, but nevertheless, he places the United Television Championship on Papo Esco's shoulder.

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Beef Candy (Richie Slade and Flex McCalleon) beat Miggy Rose and Michael Hopkins after Hopkins inadvertently hits Miggy Rose. After the match, Guy Twakacetti shows up and says that while Beef Candy have been in the ring beating other teams, Midnight Heat have been singing contracts and getting a United World Tag Team title rematch. He says that Beef Candy stole the titles from Midnight Heat and that they are "champions of thievery," but that does not matter to the crowd, which angers Tweakacetti.

Lord Crewe quickly beats Dustin Daniels.

"Benevolent" Jack Banning talks to his men in The Institution (Hunter Freeman, Brendan Divine, Honest John). He says that it is time for the four of them to get what they deserve and the full value of what their labor produces, and for the inmates to run the asylum.

"Benevolent" Jack Banning beats Big Hoss to qualify for the Golden Opportunity after Honest John takes a clothesline from Big Hoss, allowing Brendan Divine and Hunter Freeman to double-team Big Hoss behind the refere's back.

Backstage, Jack Farmer asks Zicky Dice who his mystery partner in tonight's main event. Zicky says he has found the most outlandish tag team partner of all time, and after they win, Danny Limelight cannot challenge for the Heritage Championship.

Before the next match, which takes place in a collegiate-style wrestling ring, Prince Nana welcomes everyone to The Embassy Collegiate Rules Invitational. When Raymond Jazikoff shows up, Prince Nana states they are doing this by his rules.

Raymond Jazikoff vs. Invictus Khash in a collegiate rules wrestling match ends with Khash kicking Jazikoff in the ribs before hitting a full nelson slam. After the match, Jordan Clearwater holds Mike Goga hostage as Khash puts Jazikoff in an arm bar.

Bateman beats Cezar Bononi.

Before the next match, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice says he knows better than to take on The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) by himself, then introduces his tag team partner: Jordan Cruz. Slice Boogie guests on commentary for the next match.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice and Jordan Cruz beat The Bodega (Danny Limelight and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco) despite having no cohesion or teamwork after Zicky Dice hits Papo Esco in the head with the United Heritage Championship behind the referee's back before Jordan Cruz pins Paco Esco with a schoolkid pin.