Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 24, 2026

We hear from Tim Bosby outside of the WrestleCenter. Bosby says he is back after wrestling everywhere and says that Mike Anthony is past his prime and that while Marko "Hangtime" Good, he is not great like him. He says both men have pissed him off by trading his title back and forth and that he will take it back and become a three-time Heritage Champion. Bosby says that Memphis Wrestling runs off his back, and that his title is coming home and that this is just the beginning.

As the Kick Ass Wrestling outlaw collective in inside the building from the crowd, K-Toomer, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King are entering from the back. The outlaws show up first, and after the commercial break, Terry Golden says the yelling and screaming is over before calling all of Memphis Wrestling's champions are "paper champions" and are not coming to defend Dustin Starr. As Terry Golden says that Doug Gilbert and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich are "his boys," K-Toomer, Ray Sanders and Derrick King show up, and the KAW outlaws are overpowered to the point of retreat.

Gavin White beats Chuck Swann in his singles debut after Sevyn Cruz walks out on Swann and Jae Pariah once again.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service). "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock calls Jay Smooth, telling him that he has gotten him reinstated and in a Trick or Street Fight against Rico next week. Blaylock says there will be hell to pay, and that Jay Smooth is the hell he will bring for Rico's interference in the Clique's matches.

Xya retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against "Miss Ego" Sorinna.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Raven Black finds Skittles in her beer. Raven Black says that whoever is messing with her has went too far.

We see some costumes from previous iterations of the Memphis Wrestling Halloween Spooktacular.

Backstage, after talking with Notorious Bradley and saying that they are thugs and not superheroes, Ruffshot Lamonte turns around meets with The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) regarding becoming a superhero.

The Away Team ("The Chosen One" Zay Washington, "The Hybrid" Aries Clark, Big Nico 5XL) beats Main Event Bradley and CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blayne) in a six-man tag match.

Backstage, we hear from Marko Stunt and VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn Harvey cannot believe that Marko Stunt got his butt kicked by Buff Bagwell and says that Marko Stunt does not ever do what he needs him to do. Marko Stunt is slightly seething as he catches up with VaShawn. After the commercial break, Marko Stunt catches up to VaShawn and says he has done enough talking, as he has not been around long enough to be telling him what to do. He says VaShawn became champion because he saw something in him and wanted to help him, and if this needs to work, they need to calm down, get their heads together, and make VaShawn champion, and they cannot do this if they are working against each other.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says he is living on a high right now and that when you step in through the door, you are coming to his house. Suddenly, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox and Moses show up, and Eli Knox says that Big John Dalton is a champion because he is "Memphis Wrestling's little nepo baby" and his father is "the merch salesman." He says that Big John is walking around with the title that should be his, and Big John takes this as a challenge as he states that he has worked hard for what he has gained in Memphis Wrestling. He challenges Eli Knox to a match, telling him he will kick his teeth down his throat.

Big John Dalton retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox despite the distraction by Moses. After the match, Moses clotheslines Big John Dalton and hits him with the World's Strongest Slam to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 3, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra, who has the Internet Championship in his hands, has a couple of good names who will challenge for the title. One of them is VaShawn Harvey, who is #1 contender, and as soon as his name is mentioned, VaShawn shows up with Marko Stunt, saying that King Cobra can cut the entire spiel and hand him the title, as he is rightfully deserving of it and he never got his rematch. The other name King Cobra mentions is Big John Dalton, then King Cobra says that the match will be signed for today. Big John says he had VaShawn beat last time, but Marko Stunt got involved, and he now has back-up in the form of Buff Bagwell. Buff says that VaShawn has a big mouth and he is here to shut it, and that he will be in the main event to make sure that Marko Stunt does not do anything as he punks Marko Stunt and VaShawn out.

Backstge, Sevyn Cruz meets with Jae Pariah when Chuck Swann shows up and says that he got them a tag match, saying that "good juju" is coming their way. When Swann says they have things to talk about and asks how Sevyn feels about it, Sevyn walks off, and Swann tells Jae Pariah that Sevyn is leaving a bad taste in their mouth.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah) after Jae Pariah and Chuck Swann leave Sevyn Cruz high and dry, giving The Slaughterhouse an easy victory. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Slaughterhouse and Reverend Ash Taylor. Ash Taylor says they do not care if they face The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf and Marrow) or The Infection (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they will end up on The Slaughterhouse's chopping block, as everyone else is nothing more than meat.

Jake Brewer announces that Jay Smooth has been fined and suspended by Memphis Wrestling Matchmaker King Cobra. In an interview from earlier today, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) is furious, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says that Kale deserved everything he got, yet Jay Smooth got suspended for it, and that he will work to get Jay Smooth back in Memphis Wrestling.

C-Rex beats Dahlia Black after Dahlia Black inadvertently knocks Ally X off the ring apron onto the floor as Ally X holds C-Rex down from behind in the corner.

Backstage, we hear from Xya, who says that in the last two-and-a-half years, she has missed no training and has overcome the odds. She says that heart, not size, defines a champion and if the ladies in the locker room want it, she's got it.

We see highlights of Memphis Wrestling's recent appearance at the Dyer County Fair in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shockers) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

We see footage of Wonder Boy at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse for Memphis Tigers volleyball.

Backstage, Marko Stunt tells VaShawn Harvey that he will put Big John Dalton on the ground and that Buff Bagwell will not be able to help him.

Buff Bagwell guests on commentary for the next match.

Big John Dalton beats VaShawn Harvey to win the vacant Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship after Buff Bagwell beats up Marko Stunt on the outside for getting involved in the match as Big John Dalton is on the middle rope. After the match, Big John Dalton celebrates with Buff Bagwell, Big Daddy, family and the fans at ringside.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 19, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Ruffshot Lamonte says he is doing great after therapy and that he is back to cash checks and break necks. Matchmaker King Cobra then shows up and announces that The L.A. Hustler have a match right now. As Ruffshot Lamonte heads to the ring, Dexter Lumis - now going by his pre-WWE name of Sam Shaw - pops out of the crowd. Shaw gets in the ring and crawls around on his fists as he chases Lamonte in a circle. The match begins, and Shaw immediately catches Lamonte for a body slam in the middle of the ring.

Sam Shaw beats Ruffshot Lamonte by submission after The Modern Day Monsters (Warwolf, Marrow, Asa) show up and hold Notorious Bradley back while also distracting Lamonte, who is out cold right after Shaw locks in a submission hold.

Dustin Starr interviews Xya, who has brought referee Arthur Logan with her as she says that she is tired of Raven Black ducking her and cheating to keep the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship, at the announce desk. Raven Black shows up and tells Xya that the match will happen on her time, but she gets punches in the face by Xya, who throws her into the ring and superkicks her soon after the bell rings to win the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship...almost. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and nullifies the match, stating that the match was never officially signed, and makes the match official with the title on the line for today's main event. Right after this happens, Raven cracks a beer bottle on the back of Xya's head and says she will see Xya then.

Backstage, Chuck Swann is on the phone. He says that The Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz and Jae Pariah) is great, then says that Sevyn Cruz has "some bad mojo" just in time for Sevyn Cruz to overhear him from behind a door.

Vashawn Harvey beats Big John Dalton. During the match, Big John accidentally squashes referee Arthur Logan as he splashes into VaShawn Harvey in the corner, and this allows Marko Stunt to show up, hit Big John with a chair followed by a top rope elbow drop to the back, and then hand the chair over to VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn hits Big John repeatedly in the ribs with the chair, then pins Big John and shoves the chair out of the ring before referee Arthur Logan comes to and makes the slow three-count.

Backstage, senior official David Knight checks on Xya Wolfe to see if she can still compete in today's main event.

Backstage, Marko "Hangtime" Harris meets with Matchmaker King Cobra regarding a rematch with Mike Anthony for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. King Cobra reminds Harris that he has other obligations, and that the rematch will happen down the line.

Main Event Bradley vs. "The Hybrid" Aries Clark ends in a no-contest when "The Chosen One" Zay Washington shows up with a chair only for Bradley to get the better of him. The numbers game soon takes over as Big Nico 5XL makes his way to the ring. As Main Event Bradley is being laid out, CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine) show up, and Big Nico 5XL gets pelted with metal folding chairs as he tries to leave. They ultimately have no effect as Nico absorbs all the damage almost like a sponge and leaves the ring.

Backstage, senior referee David Knight tells Matchmaker King Cobra that Xya Wolfe is able to go, yet he still has his doubts before leaving it up to Cobra's disrection. King Cobra tells Knight that he is not taking Xya's opportunity away and that the match is still on.

Xya beats Raven Black to become the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion! Before the match, Xya shows up in a daze with a bandage on her head, despite seeming fine backstage earlier. Raven Black underestimates Xya during the match, and this leads to Xya hitting Raven Black with a big boot as Raven charges at her for the pin, the win and the title. After the match, The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) show up to celebrate with Xya to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 18, 2026

Matchmaker King Cobra thanks everyone for the well-wishes, then tells Kick-Ass Wrestling there will be hell to pay and that there will be a steel cage match between KAW and Memphis Wrestling on Sunday at Ghost River Brewing Company on Main Street. He then says that KAW and Memphis Wrestling will both get theirs on today's episode.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James, Nasty Nick, Reverend Ash Taylor) beat some people up on the way to the ring for the next match.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) beat Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) after RJW is hit with what looks like a human bone.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says it would not end that easily and that nobody can come to his house and take what is his. He says that nobody is safe from a real, live psychopath.

Morrow beats Ruffshot Lamonte in a Face Your Fears Match with a modified choke slam after Lamonte runs out of the ring only to be thrown back into the ring.

It is announced that Jerry "The King" Lawler now has a street renamed after him in Memphis, Tennessee. (The stretch of Homer Street from the corner at Given Avenue to the corner at Rhea Avenue, near Treadwell Middle School in Memphis, has been renamed.)

We hear from "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who says that he is not facing Kick-Ass Wrestling alone and that Derrick King and PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) will be backing him up. Meanwhile, Terry Golden talks with the Kick-Ass Wrestling, mentioning their history with PG-13 and stating that today is the day they teach PG-13 a lesson before going to Ghost River Brewing Company and finish the war.

Xya, Gigi Turner and C-Rex beat Ally X, Dahlia Black and Judy Lee in a six-woman tag match. During the match, C-Rex shows up shortly after the beginning of the match, and Ally X and Dahlia Black - the woman who attacked C-Rex last week - run away, leaving Judy Lee high and dry, allowing Xya to pin Judy Lee with a schoolkid pin for the win.

We hear from The Whites (Kevin and Gavin White). Gavin wants to give The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) the rematch to prove they are not cowards, and Kevin says they will keep doing what is right.

We see footage of PG-13 (JC Ice and Wolfie D) meeting with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says the fans, not Dustin, should be welcoming him back, then says that everyone he has managed has become champions, and that he has led wrestlers to almost every championship in Memphis Wrestling. He says that he will not reveal who he is managing today, but when he is ready to reveal who it is, Dustin Starr will be the first to know.

Big John Dalton beats "Slick" Nick Scott. During the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John says that Big Daddy is doing fantastic, and so is he, and says that he is stacking them up and demands that the opponents keep coming.

Wolfie D guests on commentary for the next match.

Chris Rocker beats "The Gift" Ray Sanders. During the match, the KAW outlaws show up, and Terry Golden grabs at Sanders' foot from the outside. In the commotion, Rocker hits Sanders with the ring bell hammer for the pin and the win with the assist from Golden, who shoves Sanders' foot off the ropes. After the match, JC Ice confronts Terry Gordon in the ring, and Golden beats JC Ice up while the KAW outlaws hold Derrick King and Wolfie D back. Security has to get involved as the show ends.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 20, 2026

Backstage, Derrick King and "The Gift" Ray Sanders try to come up with a third man. Sanders asks if King has an idea, and King says that he has an idea, but he might not like it.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk to start today's show. Big John says he is here today to kick some butt, then "Slick" Nick Scott suddenly shows up and says he liked Big John a lot more when he was at home taking care of his daddy. Big John Dalton immediately takes offense to this and slaps Slick Nick, and this leads to a match.

Big John Dalton beats "Slick" Nick Scott after countering a neckbreaker with the Bam Bam Slam. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton again, and Big John Dalton says that this and every match afterwards is both for the fans and for Big Daddy, and that the WrestleCenter is his house and he is coming for championship gold.

It is announced that highlights of Kick Ass Wrestling are now available on the Memphis Wrestling YouTube Channel. We also see a a video package of KAW footage. (Kick Ass Wrestling would eventually become Memphis Championship Wrestling and become part of the WWF (now WWE) developmental system.) We then see a message from Kick Ass Wrestling founder Terry Golden, saying he chose to walk away on his own terms and that he wanted better for himself and his children. He announces that he will be here next week "with some of his old, broken down buddies" "who were kicked to the side" and that the blood will be all over the WrestleCenter.

We hear from Xya, who says that if Raven Black and Bobbi Thunder wants a fight, she will get it, and that she has friends, too.

We hear from Ally X (formerly Mama Ally and Mama Money), who says that "Mama Money" is gone and that the fans need to find out what happens when she has to fight for herself. She says that "Ally X" is here and that she is here to fight, and calls out anybody who wants to fight here so she can beat them in the middle of the ring. When Ally X heads to the ring, her open challenge is answered by C-Rex.

C-Rex quickly beats Ally X.

Backstage, Big Vito and The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Secret Service) look at the portraits on the wall. Big Vito says that King Cobra is going to go, and after he and The Hollywood Clique take over Memphis Wrestling for good, the portrait of King Cobra is going in the dumpster. After the commercial break, Blaylock looks forward to firing a whole bunch of people and bring in a whole new regime, and Big Vito hopes that Blaylock is ready for a big takeover as he also reminds Blaylock not to screw him.

Warwolf (formerly Bruce) beats Notorious Bradley with a schoolkid pin after Marrow scares Ruffshot Lamonte to the back.

It is announced that Kevin and Gavin White beat The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships in Jackson, Tennessee and that there will be more details about this next week.

We see a man dressed as a clown make a balloon animal before popping it with a pin and waving hello to the camera before laughing.

Dustin Starr interviews Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk. Marko Harris says that he did what he said he would to VaShawn Harvey in Jackson, Tennessee, and now he wants Marko Stunt.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats Marko Stunt by disqualification after VaShawn Harvey runs into the ring and attacks Marko Harris before hitting him with the Memphis Wresting Internet Championship. Marko Stunt then hits Marko Harris with a shiranui.

We see a video package honoring the career of "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane, who is now retiring. Dustin Starr then interviews Austin and his wife, Nikki Lane, at the announce desk. Austin talks about how he watched Memphis Wrestling with his grandmother every Saturday morning and dreaming of being a wrestling superstar. He says that he met his wife and a lot of fans along the way and even had a few rivalries along the way in his 28-year career. He admits that when Memphis Wrestling was no longer on television and was dying as a result, he was ecstatic to see Dustin Starr and Matchmaker King Cobra bring it back. He mentions his accomplishments in Memphis Wrestling, then says that his neck is broken and that he no longer has feeling in his hands. Austin Lane thanks the fans for standing behind him and his wife for the last 28 years and says it was worth every minute, and says that he and his wife were the best of the best before thanking the fans. Tim Bosby suddenly shows up and asks who gives a damn if Austin Lane is retiring, and says he dropped Austin Lane on his neck multiple times before saying he is the new "best of the best" and that Austin is not the best wrestler in his marriage. Austin Lane slaps Bosby, and Bosby kicks him in the gut before sending him into the ring post. Bosby then grabs a metal folding chair, and when Nikki Lane tries to stop him, Bosby shoves her to the side before wrapping the chair around Austin Lane's neck. Mike Anthony shows up as Bosby is on the second rope, and Bosby retreats as the show ends.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 18, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Sanders says he beat Tim Bosby once and he can beat him again, and calls him out so he can face him for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Bosby shows up and says Ray Sanders is nothing more than a charity case, but if he wants another shot, he will got it on the condition that if Sanders loses again, he cannot challenge for the title again for as long as he is champion. Sanders accepts the challenge, and the match happens right now. Bosby takes this an an opportunity to ram Sanders into the ring post before the match can begin. Derrick King guests on commentary.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Gift" Ray Sanders by submission with the ankle lock. As per pre-match stipulation, Sanders cannot challenge for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship again for as long as Bosby is champion.

Jake Brewer announces that next week, The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) and The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) will face off in a steel cage match.

Xya vs. Raven Black ends in a no-contest. During the match, Raven Black grabs a bottle, and when Paige Collett tries to stop her, Raven hits her in the back of the head with the bottle when she turns her back.

CJ Money beats Main Event Bradley in a Tough Love Match after CJ Blaine and Mama Money confront Bradley for illegally choking CJ Money, allowing CJ Money to get the schoolkid pin and the win. After the match, Bradley tries to shake CJ Money's hand only for CJ Money to bring him down with a drop toe hold so that Mama Money can whip Bradley in the back with a leather belt.

We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra, who calls out Vince Russo, saying that if Russo gets out of line even once, he will send him back where he came from. Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Vince Russo tells Caleb Konley that Memphis Wrestling paid a lot of money to get him here, and that they are not going back. Konley says he has some friends in Juggalo Championship Wrestling and that they will flush the toilet that is Memphis Wrestling.

The Circus (Barnabas the Leader, Jackson Crowley, Abel Booker) returns as "The Outbreak," with Barnabas now known as "Barnabas the Bizarre" as they team with Kaleb Conley.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) and Big John Dalton beat Caleb Konley and The Outbreak (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) in a six-man tag match after The Outbreak inadvertently spit black poison mist into Konley's eyes, allowing Big John Dalton to hit a top rope splash on Konley back in the ring for the win.

SuperBout V, Week One - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 7, 2026

The show starts with Derrick King getting fans to sign a petition to get "The Gift" Ray Sanders in the main event.

We see the cold intro for SuperBout V, narrated by "The GunShow" Brett Michaels.

Derrick King shows up at the start of the show with the petition in his hand. There is also a ornate-looking black chair in front of the announce desk as Dustin Starr interviews Derrick. Derrick says that "The Gift" Ray Sanders belongs in the main event of SuperBout V, and asks Matchmaker King Cobra to show up so he can show him the petition. Matchmaker King Cobra says he is not doing this for Derrick or for Ray Sanders, but for the fans, and if they want it, he will sign it. The Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship main event match in Week 3 is now a Triple Threat Match.

It is now obvious what the ornate-looking chair in front of the announce table is: a barber's chair. Before the next match, "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox shows up with a very big man wearing a black suit, trilby hat and sunglasses.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage to become the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Champion. During the match, the referee is knocked down by Eli Knox's feet as Colton Cage goes for the Cold Hearted Cutter. He hits it, but the referee is down. Eli Knox calls for reinforcements in the form of the big man in black, who gets in the ring and hits Colton Cage with a choke slam. After the big man leaves, Eli Knox revives the referee and gets the pin, the win and the championship.

Backstage, Tim Bosby is absolutely livid that "The Gift" Ray Sanders is now in the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship Match.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine beat Major Curtis and Sevyn Cruz to advance in the Blue Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Sevyn Cruz inadvertently takes out Major Curtis with a top rope blockbuster and VaShawn Harvey tags himself to take out CJ Blaine and pin Sevyn Cruz following CJ Blaine's Busaiku Knee to Sevyn Cruz for the win.

Backstage, Mike Anthony meets with "The Gift" Ray Sanders about the petition and tells him that he deserves it, then warns him that respect is going out the door in the main event and that the best man will win.

KJ Rockett beats Mama Money, Makkari Kandy, Raven Black, Xya Wolf and C-Rex to win a Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship #1 contender's gauntlet match. Mama Money is eliminated after CJ Money holds Makkari Kandy down from the ring apron only for Mama Money to nail him with a clothesline and knock him off the apron instead of hitting Makkari Kandy as intended. When Xya Wolf eliminates Raven Black, Raven Black attacks Xya Wolf and hits her with a spinebuster before being forced out of the ring by security, which allows KJ Rockett to eliminate Xya Wolf with a standing moonsault. When C-Rex gets in the ring, Jake Pariah and Sevyn Cruz distract C-Rex by spitting water in her face, which has no effect and causes C-Rex to chase the both of them to the WrestleCenter lobby. C-Rex is counted out, and KJ Rockett wins the match. C-Rex returns after the match, and KJ Rockett hightails it out of the ring.

We hear from Mike Mondo, who says that next week, there will be a battle royal to decide who faces him for the NWA National Championship. He says that whoever wins will be stepping into the ring with the human gut-checking machine.

"The King of Pow" Chris Lexx and "The Ember" Shawn Aries beat The Shocker and "Livewire" Bobby Ford to advance in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament after Chris Lexx counters a lackadaisical cover by Bobby Ford with a crucifix pin for the win.

K-Toomer beats Big John Dalton in a Survive or Surrender Match after Big Daddy throws in the towel while K-Toomer hits Big John Dalton with a flurry of offense as Big John is tied up in the ropes. During the match, Big Daddy and DJ Klaun VI go at it, and at one point, Big Daddy Spears K-Toomer through a table and DJ Klaun VI hits a top rope elbow drop on Big John Dalton.

Milestone 250 - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 6, 2025

In footage from earlier today, a limousine pulls up outside of the WrestleCenter, and Jerry "The King" Lawler steps out of it and is greeted by the Memphis Wrestling fans.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Washington calls "The Problem" Aaron Roberts out to the announce desk, and Roberts shows up. Justin Case suddenly says there is no problem even though there is a problem, then Zay Washington blames Aaron Roberts for losing the Internet Championship and says he did everything for him. Roberts says he did everything to bring Washington to his level, yet Washington is still called "Aaron's bitch." Justin Case says that Roberts is the problem now and is starting to believe the fans, whom he has had it with, while poking Roberts in the chest. Justin Case then slaps Roberts as he tells him to fall in line, and Roberts grabs Justin Case, starting a brawl that referees and security quickly have to quell. Roberts then leaves through the face entrance and exit.

Jerry "The King" Lawler enters the WrestleCenter and meets with Matchmaker King Cobra and Derrick King.

It is announced that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts will face "The Chosen One" Zay Washington in next week's main event.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against VaShawn Harvey despite interference attempts by Oso.

We see more footage of Jerry "The King" Lawler at the WrestleCenter, this time with the fans.

Dustin Starr interviews Jerry "The King" Lawler at the announce desk. Lawler says he has had a nice time at the WrestleCenter and thanks the fans for being here today, and says that while the venue is just like the TV station of the Memphis Wrestling of old, it is great. Lawler admits that he has had his health problems as of late in recent years, and says that Christmas Day would be a great day to come back to Memphis Wrestling.

Jake Brewer announces that "The Gift" Ray Sanders will be returning as early as next week despite not being medically cleared until the new year, and that Sycho Simon remains suspended indefinitely.

Marko Stunt is suddenly greeted by Wonder Boy and The Shocker when he arrives, and they ask him to manage them to tag team gold. The three of them then "plug it in."

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) vs. The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends with The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) attacking everyone. Ash Taylor puts Tim Grind in a mandible claw with a glove as he demands The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Marrow). The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Jerry "The King" Lawler, and says he would not be king if it were not for Lawler. Lawler is reminded of the many times they have been in the ring as they shake hands.

In backstage footage from earlier today, DJ Klaun and Big Daddy meet. Big Daddy things Big John Dalton will win against K-Toomer, but DJ Klaun thinks K-Toomer will beat Big John Dalton.

Marko Stunt guests on commentary for the next match.

Big John Dalton beats K-Toomer by disqualification after K-Toomer puts Big John Dalton in a sleeper hold and refuses to let go even after Big John Dalton grabs the bottom rope. After the match, K-Toomer hits Big John Dalton with a thrust kick, then chokes him with a chair. Big Daddy and DJ Klaun show up to reason with K-Toomer, and as Klaun gets out of the ring, Big Daddy stops K-Toomer from hitting Big John with the chair. K-Toomer smacks Big Daddy in the face, then hits Big John Dalton with a spinning heel kick before putting Big Daddy in a sleeper. Referees and security immediately get involved and get K-Toomer off of Big John Dalton. K-Toomer hits Big John Dalton with a chair as Big John is protecting Big Daddy, then the show ends.

Memphis Wrestling Halloween Special - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 31, 2025

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) beat Vybe Check (Sevyn Cruz, KJ Rockett, Jay Pariah) in a six-person tag match. After the match, The Bizness Dawgs embarrass Jake Pryor by slamming him and pretending to pee on him. (Jay Pariah is formerly known as Jake Pryor.)

Jaymes (as Derrick King) beats Peyton Presley in a King vs. King Match. Peyton raises Jaymes' hand after the match.

Peter Griffin (played by Big John Dalton) beats The Chicken.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match despite the involvement of Oso Suave throughout the match.

The Super Friends (Makkari Kandy and Wonder Boy) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

A Halloween costume contest is held. A family dressed as The Wyatt Family (more accurately, Bray Wyatt, Nikki Cross and Dexter Lumis) wins the contest.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders last eliminates VaShawn Harvey to win the Trick or Treat Battle Royal.

The show ends with somebody winning a WWF "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Smoking Skull Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 8, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says it has been a wild ride for him in Memphis Wrestling, but he has to know if he can beat K-Toomer. K-Toomer shows up, and Big John Dalton says he knows he can beat him, but there is only one way to find out. K-Toomer tells Big John not to step up to a fight with doubt in his mind, and to make sure this is what he wants, as this will be a life lesson. Suddenly, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock says he is so happy because Van Viciouss is gone and he is Manager of the Year three years straight. He says fat people suck and that K-Toomer and Big John are the fattest in Memphis Wrestling. K-Toomer says Blaylock looks like he has sleep apnea, then wants to see if Big John Dalton can earn his respect and throw down in a tag team match. Big John accepts, and Blaylock says "I'm not scared of you" at K-Toomer while still calling him fat.

Marko Harris beats Tim Bosby follow a series of pinfall attempts. After the match, Marko Harris wants to shake Bosby's hand, but Tim Bosby, slighted at how the match ended and feeling that he kicked out at two (to which the crowd agrees, as does Dustin Starr after the commercial break), walks away.

We hear from Big Nasty Phil, who admits that he did not expect "Main Event" Bradley to turn on him after the last two years after all they have done and blame him for everything. He says Bradley was getting pinned 95% of the time and that next week, it will be a Skimahorn family reunion, and he will pull the belt off and beat Bradley within an inch of his life.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal). After the match, Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says The L.A. Hustlers would go down in history and that he has the perfect match for them after talking with Matt Hardy: Memphis Wrestling's first-ever ladder match for the tag team titles.

Backstage, "Lil' Homie" Lance meets with Tim Grind and says The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) should not get away with what they did to Flex. Tim Grind says The L.A. Hustlers will get what they deserve and to stay the course, then Xya Wolf shows up and thanks them for the help at SuperBout. Tim Grind says he sees her potential and that he and Lance will have her back in the future.

We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that the WWE ID program is running the world, and while superstars are making a name for themselves, he tells everyone not to forget about him after how he made an impact at the WWN Supershow. He invites all comers to Memphis so he can prove he is the baddest man on both sides of the Mississippi.

Before the next match, Nixi XS shows up with a Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship belt (which is bigger than Diana's) decorated with pink trim.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS by disqualification after Nixi hits Diana in the head with her own bedazzled version of the Women's Championship.

CJ Blaine meets with CJ Money. CJ Blaine tells CJ Money that he is a full grown man and not a mama's boy when CJ Money says that he loves his mother he has to do what his mother tells him, then CJ Money has to hide CJ Blaine when Mama Money suddenly shows up. Mama Money chews CJ Money out for squandering influences and running off, and tells him that either the bad influences stop or he will make him go get a switch.

We see members-only footage of Derrick King's standing ovation after his final match.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who brags about beating Derrick King and then says that if he has to take the house down brick by brick and board by board, he will do it. He calls out of the rest of the locker room, and says it is about time to set Memphis on fire.

K-Toomer and Big John Dalton beat The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after a hooded Van Viciouss stops "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from using a folding chair as a weapon, hitting Jay Smooth with the chair and chasing Blaylock out of the WrestleCenter. K-Toomer and Big John Dalton shake hands after the match to end the show.

SuperBout IV, Part Two - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 15, 2025

We see still photos of Derrick King saying goodbye to the Memphis Wrestling fans.

King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Marko Harris in the finals of the Cobra Cup Tournament to win the Cobra Cup.

We hear from The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington). Aaron Roberts says next week is the most important day of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' life, and that GunShow will either prove he is the face of Memphis Wrestling or be on his knees after he retains his title.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Erica Torres. After the match, Nixi XS runs into the ring and attacks Diana Taylor.

We see footage of The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), stating that they have beaten every team Memphis Wrestling has to offer as they drive around Memphis, Tennessee.

Van Viciouss beats Ray Collins. After the match, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) attacks Viciouss and holds him down so that Jimmy Blaylock can punch him in the gut.

Backstage, CJ Money's mother demands King Cobra give CJ Money a match, much to CJ Money's embarrassment.

AJ Francis retains the Million Dolla Championship against Big John Dalton and K-Toomer after pouring out a bag of Cheez-Its in the middle of the ring, slamming Big John Dalton into the Cheez-Its with a Down Payment, and slamming K-Toomer on top of Big John Dalton with a Death Valley Driver.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 25, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews AJ Francis at the announce desk. He calls Joe Hendry and Big John Dalton "a consequence of their own actions" for messing with him, then introduces his own "Million Dolla Championship" and proclaims "the biggest, baddest mane in Memphis." He says that Big John Dalton deserves nothing due to getting all his support from the fans, then Big John Dalton shows up and says Memphis Wrestling is his house before mentioning his 2024 accomplishments. After calling AJ Francis out for his actions at the Grind City Rumble, he challenges him to a match. Francis tells Big John Dalton he knows nothing about money, and tells him he is "too broke" to be Million Dolla Champion and to keep money on his mind before hitting him with the belt.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Morrow) after Barnabas shows up to call out "Reverend" Ash Taylor and after a woman in a leather mask made of faces shows up and snaps Jackson Crowley out of Sister Asa's trance.

We hear from Violent J, who says he is here to make Juggalo Championship Wrestling's presence known by bringing its Tag Team Champions - JP and Tommy Grayson - The Backseat Boys - to the ring for in-ring action next week.

We hear from Draco, who brags about crushing Gio Savage's championship dreams before declaring that their war has just begun. He says that Savage and the whole world will know why he is who he says he is.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts quickly retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championsip against Allister. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case at the announced desk. He says that Roberts cannot be controlled because he is angry and that the fans make his angry, and says that this is an example of what will happen to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. As the fans chant for GunShow, Roberts says the chants will only make things worse for him, then says that the Heritage Championship makes him the best in Memphis. He says that GunShow has him at Superbout, but it will not be sunshine and rainbows until then.

We hear from Big Nasty Phil and "Main Event" Bradley. Phil says that they will get a shot at the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships and they will destroy "[Violent J's] boys." Bradley says that they are "done with these clowns," then takes a drink of orange Faygo before spitting it out in a nearby trash can.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana Taylor calls the Championship Scramble Match for the Women's title was very competitive and that the other women in the match deserve their flowers as well, then Erica Torres shows up. Torres calls "Diarrhea Taylor" a crook and a shyster who paid off the referee and claims that the fans personally witnessed her be the first to jump on and pin C-Rex before Makkari Kandy and J. Webb show up. Makkari says she was also part of the pin and that she wants a title shot as well, then Xya Wolf shows up also wanting a title shot.

Next week: The Cobra Cup tournament begins with two Fatal 4-Way matches - a Blue Match and a Red Match. The winners of these matches will face off for the cup at Superbout.

We see footage of Joe Hendry with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Erica Torres beats Makkari Kandy and Xya Wolfe by submission with a modified single leg crab on Makkari Kandy.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that there is a still heart left in Derrick King's body and that if there is to be a match, there must be no rules and only a pinfall. He tells Derrick King to bring everything he has, because he is going to kill him, pin him and get rid of him forever.

Big John Dalton beats AJ Francis with a schoolkid pin after K-Toomer shows up with a box of Cheez-its and starts throwing bags of Cheez-its to the fans.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 28, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony says he thought he would never see the day that he and the fans would be on the same page, and that he is happy about it. He says he knows that Tim Bosby is the greatest Internet Champion of all time and says that he plans to raise the bar, then says his door is always open before heading to the ring.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship in an open challenge against CJ Blaine.

We see Buff Bagwell return to the WrestleCenter with Big John Dalton.

Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray Ray says he is here because he saw the footage of Sycho Simon attacking Derrick King during his retirement ceremony, then says that he is entering the Grind City Rumble in two weeks not only to win, but to get his hands on Simon.

Buff Bagwell guests on commentary for the next match.

Big John Dalton beats Vashawn Harvey. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Buff Bagwell and Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Buff says it is time for Big John Dalton to get out of his shadow. Big John Dalton says Buff is the stuff, but Memphis Wrestling is the stuff, at that he is Rumble ready.

Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi insists that she is the real Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion and that she has proven it time and time again. When it is mentioned that C-Rex has done all the work and is nowhere to be seen, Nixi says C-Rex signed a contract and it is not her fault that she did not read the fine print that reads that if C-Rex won, she won. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says that one cannot win a title and hand it to somebody else, and makes a Women's Championship Scramble match for the title next week. King Cobra has to force the title out of Nixi's hands, then says that to ensure there are no shenanigans, he is the Women's Champion until the match happens.

Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beat Erica Torres and Xya Wolfe.

Backstage, we hear from The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth). Blaylock tells Ray Collins and Jay Smooth that they have to work together to win the tag team titles. Ray Collins reluctantly agrees and shake hands with Jay Smooth, who keeps talking over Blaylock.

We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker). Abel Booker is seen holding a flower, and the sunflower is seen to be on fire. The phrases "Walk the path with us" and "Save me" are heard, and Abel Booker is seen catching up with Abel Booker and somebody else, as if someone else is taking Abel away from him.

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins at the announce desk. Justin Case says it does not matter what anybody thinks, as The Yung GOATs (Washington and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts) are the best tag team, and now they are back together. Zay Washington says things had to change, and that they are dangerous when separate, but unstoppable together. Justin Case then brings out "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, who says that when you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels is not on his level anymore. As he calls his new triad "the new wave of Memphis Wrestling" and that The GunShow does not have a foot in the WrestleCenter anymore, The GunShow shows up and says that while he does not have a lot of friend, Aaron Roberts and company have a lot of enemies. After Justin Case says there are three of them and one of GunShow, GunShow says the odds are against him, but he did not come alone. Gio Savage and Tim Bosby suddenly show up and stand with GunShow. Aaron Roberts says they can do it in the ring, and GunShow accepts the challenge.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels, Tim Bosby and Gio Savage beat The Yung GOATs ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) and Denzel Rollins in a six-man tag match.

Starrs of Tomorrow 2 - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 14, 2024

It is announced that Jonathan Gresham was unable to make the trip to Memphis and that he will not be competing today. Shortly after this, Tim Bosby shows up, and Dustin Starr interviews Bosby at the announce desk. As Bosby wants to know why Gresham is not here, Mike Anthony suddenly shows up. Mike Anthony says he has an idea, as the last time they went face-to-face, Bosby did not see it coming due to holding an open challenge for the Internet Championship. Mike Anthony calls Bosby the greatest Internet Champion of all time before proclaiming that he plans to take the title even higher than Bosby did, and proposes a championship rematch that the fans never got. Bosby, still miffed that Gresham is not here, considers this a very suitable replacement, and accepts the challenge.

We see some backstage footage from today's show.

Big John Dalton last eliminates The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) to win the Shining Starrs Rumble.

Sevyn Cruz vs. James Curtis ends in a no-contest. During the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up and attacks James Curtis after Sevyn choes Curtis towards Roberts and leaves the ring to save his own hide. As Roberts goes for the Problem Bomb, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with the contract. He gets in the ring, hits Roberts with a GunShow Lariat, puts a pen in Roberts' hand and forces a signature onto the contract. GunShow says he got the job done by hook or by crook and that he will see Roberts at Milestone 200.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Too Kool II congratulates Derrick on the retirement, and Derrick tells Too Kool II that their Hustle Hard Match with The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) is the most serious match they will have in their careers, but knows that they can get the job done.

We see the Starrs of Tomorrow training in the WrestleCenter as Matchmaker King Cobra says that stars are not born, but made.

The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) beat "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Bradley inadvertently hits Phil with a chain before getting choke slammed.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says it is Christmas time again and that while people say it is much better to give than to receive. He then tells everyone to lock the doors, because he is coming and not Santa Claus, and he will crush Christmas while crushing people's souls.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Bosby after reversing the ankle lock with a roll-up. Bosby and Anthony shake hands after the match.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 7, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says that "The Problem" Aaron Roberts is running around signing contracts, but keeps ducking the contract for the Heritage title match at Milestone 200. He says he has signed, but Roberts is ducking him, and now, he is going to handle business with Matchmaker King Cobra. King Cobra says he has done everything he can and does not know what else to do, and states there is no stipulation that he says can force Roberts to sign. King Cobra says he can suspend Roberts, but GunShow would have to fight his way from the bottom up again. Roberts says he will defend the title when he feels like it and that he has better things to do, and GunShow says either Roberts will sign the contract, or he will make him sign it.

Backstage, Diana Taylor meets with Makkari Kandy and J. Webb, saying they have a big match today.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) beats The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) after Sister Asa distracts Jacksyn Crowley in the corner.

We see footage of Big John Dalton training for the Grind City Rumble.

We hear from Colton Cage, who says it is a beautiful day to be a beautiful day and that he is ready for action today.

Dustin Starr interviews Butterbean at the announce desk. Butterbean says Memphis is "where real wrestling started" and talks about the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight, saying it was "more of a punching bag match." As he claims that Jake Paul refuses to fight him, "Main Event" Bradley - dressed like Butterbean - and Big Nasty Phil show up. Bradley says Butterbean may be a legend, but there are three men he cannot knock out - Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, and himself. Bradley says that he is coming for Butterbean and knows that he can put him on the ground, then Big John Dalton shows up for the next match. Butterbean guests on commentary.

Big John Dalton beats "Main Event" Bradley after Bradley confronts Butterbean at the announce desk only to get knocked out.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk, demanding that they leave the tag team titles at the desk. They refuse, claiming to have beaten Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) and shoving Dustin before Too Kool II show up and start a brawl. Referees, officials and even Matchmaker King Cobra show up to break up the brawl, and King Cobra makes a Hustle Hard match between the two teams for Milestone 200 before confiscating the tag team titles, which will be on the line for the match.

Colton Cage beats Kale. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton says he has put another soul down with Cupid's Arrow, then says it was more than a victory; it was a statement. He then says he is ready for the Grind City Rumble.

Backstage, we hear from Tim Bosby, who says that he watched Jonathan Gresham's matches with Zack Sabre Jr. as he was coming up and that he will give Gresham everything has while knowing Gresham will give him even more. He says that he is focused not just on Gresham, but the Grind City Rumble, which he plans to win.

Nixi XS and C-Rex beat Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 16, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Tugboat at the announce desk. Tugboat says it is great to be here with all the fans losing their minds at the matches and great to be back in Memphis, and while it has changed a lot, it is still a city of legends. As Dustin Starr reminisces about Tugboat asking everyone to write letters to Hulk Hogan, J. Webb shows up alongside Makkari Kandy while doing his best Shockmaster impression, complete with glitter falling off the helmet. Makkari introduces herself and J. Weeb, and asks if Tugboat can sign his sailor's hat. Suddenly, Lord Gaston shows up as Tugboat signs the hat. As Gaston says that he needs no invitation, Tugboat says nobody cares about Gaston's opinion before saying he is old-school and challenges him to a match. Gaston accepts the challenge, and Gaston faces J. Webb in the ring.

J. Webb beats Lord Gaston after Gaston knocks the candy bucket out of Makkari Kandy's hands, causing Tugboat to grab Gaston and throw him back in the ring, allowing J. Webb to hit a Samoan Drop for the win.

We see part of Dustin Starr's sit-down interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he is retiring not because of any recent failures, but because he knows he cannot do this forever. He says he will retire from in-ring competition but still continue to make future stars. Derrick says he looks forward to helping out in other roles, and while he has some loose ends to tie up, this is it for him, and he is comfortable enough to walk away from in-ring competition. It is announced that more of the interview will be shown next week.

"Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil beat "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins after stopping a double team from Washington and Rollins and grabbing the tights on the roll-up on Washington.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who addresses The Twins of Salem as "heathens" and Barnabas the Ringmaster "a cockroach who does not know when to quit." He says that who do not follow his righteous path will be buried six feed under it.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says that it has been a great summer becoming two-time Rumble on the Trail winner and 2024 Man of the Year in his home county. He admits that he has failed in his recent championship endeavors, and does not want to be remembered as "Buff Bagwell's tag team partner" and that his road to goal begins today.

Big John Dalton beats Sevyn Cruz.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Colton Cage, who says he has been on the most luxurious European tour with the finest wine and the finest women and that he is back to show everyone why he is "The Superstar of Seduction" starting next week.

We see backstage footage of Tony Atlas and Tugboat at the WrestleCenter.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that the women's division is distress and in chaos because of C-Rex, and that next week, she is going to DDT C-Rex and pin her in the middle of the ring to become Women's Champion.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby in a match where Justin Case is barred from the WrestleCenter. During the match, Bosby has Roberts in an ankle lock, but Roberts kicks Bosby into the referee to break the hold. He then hits Bosby with the Heritage Championship before hitting Bosby with the GunShow Lariat to send a message to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to win and retain. After the match, Aaron Roberts goes for a Problem Bomb on Tim Bosby, but The GunShow shows up, and Roberts retreats.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 19, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Before he can say anything, Jonny Lyons from Reality of Wrestling shows up and declares he be called "The Golden Lion" Jonny Lyons and says that he has someone like Mike Anthony in the ROW locker room stealing his spot. Lyons says he is out here because there is no better way to prove his worth to Booker T by walking into Memphis Wrestling and walking out with the Internet Championship around his waist. This leads to a match as well as Lyons attacking Mike Anthony from behind.

"The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Golden Lion" Jonny Lyons.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Gio Savage and Draco. Draco tells Gio Savage he only has one last chance to do what they said they would do, and that he has gotten a tag team title match against Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) today. He tells Gio Savage to stop being a babyface and be a savage, or he can find out that the grass is greener on the other side.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says that Dustin has a lot of power and connections and that people in the business know who he is, but he has power and connections in Hollywood, California and that people there who he is. He says that Ray Collins is shooting a movie because people in Hollywood know who he is, then mentions his numerous national television appearances. All of a sudden, Jay Smooth shows up with a metal folding chair and is stopped by Blaylock's Secret Service, and Jay Smooth says he knows Blaylock can take him to the moon and demands a spot in the Hollywood Clique. Blaylock says he is busy, but Jay Smooth says his match is next and that he wants to prove himself to Blaylock.

Big John Dalton beats Jay Smooth.

Derrick King makes an unscheduled appearance, and Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Derrick says that he has been wrestling for a long time, but there comes a time when life happens and that this is the best time. Derrick says something to Dustin that cannot be heard, then says he has enjoyed a great career and has a 17-year-old son, and says it is time to step away. Derrick says he tried to step away seven years ago, but now he says that he has had enough. He says that he has a few loose ends to tie up, but after that, he is done wrestling. He says also says that while he is eager to help train future stars, when it comes to taking bumps in the ring, those days are done.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) after Draco inadvertently hits Gio Savage with a side kick meant for Flex. After the match, Draco shoves Gio Savage as Gio helps him up. This leads to a shoving match and a staredown between the two men.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Justin Case tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that he has to defend the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against someone he has already beaten. Aaron Roberts says Matchmaker King Cobra has something against them and does not want him as champion, but he is the baddest man walking on both sides of the Mississippi River and he will beat anyone who stands across from him in the ring.

Backstage, Makkari Kandy works on J. Webb's hair as Diana Taylor gets ready for her match.

Diana Taylor beats "The San Joaquin Slam Maniac" Erica Torres.

We hear from Nixi XS, who declares that she is the real new Women's Champion, not C-Rex, as she stipulated that C-Red would crush Mackenzie Morgan and hand the title over to her, and if anyone has a problem with it, they can take it up with C-Rex.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats K-Toomer in a grudge match despite K-Toomer working on both of his arms.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 12, 2024

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton. After the match, Roberts goes for another Problem Bomb, but "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring and confronts him. Roberts rolls out of the ring as the fans chant "You scared!"

Sycho Simon beats the debuting Makale Matthews.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind tells him that he has gotten him and Ray Ray Sanders their rematch and hopes that their beef has been squashed. Ray Ray shows up, and Too Kool II leaves. Derrick says they have their tag team title rematch and they will be champions again, and asks Ray Ray Sanders to trust him.

The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) beat CJ Money and CJ Blaine.

Before the next match, Lord Gaston calls Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy "a bunch of ugly wenches" and says that he will not lose in a two-on-one match, as he lives a fairytale life with a fairytale family. He then says this will be a tag team match, and introduces his evil stepsister, Ally X.

Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beats Lord Gaston and Ally X after Ally X inadvertently punches Gaston as she holds Diana down only for Diana to duck. After the match, Diana and Makkari celebrate with J. Webb.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Marrow at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says that sometimes, the Righteous Path takes them down roads they do not expect, and even painful places. He then says that on the path, they have found something, or rather, someone from the crowd, and Brother Bruce shows up and brings out Tabitha, the fan who has been seen trying to get in touch with Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend says her name was once Tabitha, but she has renounced "that old life" and given up all of the worldly possessions that led her to a life of sin, and Reverend states that she will walk down the Righteous Path and forever be known as "Sister Asa." Asa says that she will walk down the Righteous Path, then Reverend Ash Taylor says they have work to do to bring her to the light.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King.

We see footage of Danhausen and Su Yung having fun with fans at the WrestleCenter.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats Big Nasty Phil after "Main Event" Bradley joins commentary mid-match and decides to interfere by holding Zay Washington down at the apron only for Zay to duck and Bradley to get booted in the face by Big Nasty Phil.

We see footage of Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham with fans at the WrestleCenter.

Jonathan Gresham beats Draco with a time of 5:45 (five minutes, forty-five seconds), beating Jay Lethal's time of 6:45 (six minutes, forty-five seconds). Gresham After the match, Draco characteristically refuses to shake Gresham's hand and swats it away before he heads to the back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 21, 2024

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton and Coach Pillar at the announce desk. Coach Pillar announces that $19,000 was raised for St. Jude Children's Hospital, and Big John Dalton says it was great to raise that much money in his own backyard.

Big John Dalton beats Jay Smooth (who is still waiting for a call from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock), then celebrates in the audience with Coach Pillar.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Ethan Steele in a Tim Bosby Open Invitational Match.

We see Mike Anthony, who says that he is back in control and back in his original form.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says she does not care if the match with C-Rex happens, but she does care about the target that Nixi XS has put on her back while hiding behind C-Rex because she knows she cannot beat her. Nixi XS shows up, and Mackenzie tells Nixi to get in the ring and prove. Nixi says she can beat Mackenzie any day of the week and look twice as good doing it, and tells Mackenzie to take her name out of her mouth. Mackenzie then gets in the ring and dares Nixi to get in.

We see footage of Jonathan Gresham helping out the trainees in the WrestleCenter as Gresham outlines his goals regarding what he wants to do as a trainer.

After the short break, Matchmaker King Cobra approves Nixi XS vs. Mackenzie Morgan for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS after reversing a pinfall after a lungblower with an inside cradle in a match that sees Mackenzie losing one of her front teeth. After the match, Nixi XS says she is sick and tired of Mackenzie getting lucky, and C-Rex shows up as Nixi says she will cash in and have C-Rex crush Mackenzie like the gnat that she is before lifting the Women's Championship and handing it to her.

Sycho Simon beats J. Webb in a No Rules, No Regrets Match after piledriving J. Webb through a table from the ring apron.

Backstage, someone is buying snacks when they find a pamphlet for Reverend Ash Taylor's Righteous Path.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and his Secret Service agents at the announce desk. Blaylock says "GTH" means "Go To Hollywood" and that many people have been coming to him wanting to join The Hollywood Clique. He then says that there are a lot of shenanigans going on in Memphis Wrestling, yet there are good people backstage who know that he can take someone and make them into a diamond. He then introduces his new client, "All The Way" Ray Collins. The fans chant "No Way Ray" as Blaylock hands Collins a handful of $100 bills before proclaiming that they are coming for all of the championship gold in Memphis Wrestling and that they mean business.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and K-Toomer in a Triple Threat Match. During the match, Justin Case hands a cloth full of ether, and K-Toomer is able to wrestle the cloth from Roberts before GunShow hits him with a GunShow Lariat. Roberts tosses GunShow out of the ring and pins K-Toomer to retain. After the match, GunShow and K-Toomer have a staredown in the middle of the ring, and both men soon brawl before K-Toomer chokes GunShow out. Aaron Roberts and Justin Case return, and K-Toomer dares Roberts to get back in the ring.