Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 13, 2024

Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King beat The Last Savages (Gio Savage and Draco) after Gio Savage inadvertently clotheslines Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King at the announce desk. Derrick says they are closer than brothers and there is nothing to see here, and Ray Ray agrees.

We hear from Mike Anthony. Once again, Mike Anthony is frustrated with his losing streak and the fact that he has nobody, and says that he has forgotten who and what he is.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says he has scouted talent for weeks, and that he will watch the next match because he has his eyes on Mike Anthony. Blaylock guests on commentary for the next match. When Jay Smooth comes out for the next match, he is crawling out from the back, with Mike Anthony close behind, as he has already attacked him.

Jay Smooth beats Mike Anthony by countout as Mike Anthony screams at the camera. After the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock chews out Mike Anthony before saying that he can make him a star because he is a winner, and tells Mike Anthony that he wants him in The Hollywood Clique (Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service). Blaylock opens his arms and hugs Mike Anthony, and Mike Anthony hugs back with a dejected look on his face.

It is announced that Mackenzie Morgan is still under medical supervision and has received partial clearance, and that she will be at the WrestleCenter next week.

Nixi XS beats Just Jodie. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says she has studying her competition, yet Mackenzie Morgan only gives an open challenge when she is not here and calls her concussion "a headache" while mocking the fact that Mackenzie is not here. Nixi says that the next time Mackenzie is here, "You...me...I write the contract."

We see Kurt Swiss at the WrestleCenter, which he calls "the place where Memphis wrestling history comes to die," then says Big John Dalton is the face of Memphis Wrestling and is nothing like the Memphis legends. He says that next week, he will show him what it means to be great.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says Marrow has his own sins to suffer more much like the fans, then apologizes for giving the fans a chance to walk the righteous path, as a shepherd brings his flock home instead of asking them to come home.

Brother Bruce quickly beats CJ Money. After the match, Brother Bruce places CJ Money on the announce desk and holds him down by the arms so that Reverend Ash Taylor can hit CJ Money in the back with his red shinai. Security steps in before Reverend Ash Taylor can do any more damage.

It is announced that "Real1" NZo vs. AJ Francis next week will officially be for the Total Nonstop Action Digital Media Championship as per Matchmaker King Cobra and Total Nonstop Action management.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) vs. Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships ends before it can begin when Matthew and Gaston show up wearing only the tag team belts. This does not matter to Too Kool II, who strip them of the belts and leave them running around - and away - in their underwear, which has each others' faces on them.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael finds out from Matchmaker King Cobra that AJ Francis vs. "Real1" NZO will be for the TNA Digital Media Championship, and that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be on commentary for today's main event. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them from inside a closet (and taking and handling Michael's coat).

K-Toomer retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Denzel Rollins. During the match, Justin Case and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts show up to watch from the announce desk.. After the match, Aaron Roberts throws Denzel Rollins out of the ring before brawling with K-Toomer and hitting him with the Problem Bomb. Despite K-Toomer's demand not to get involved, Brett Michaels gets in the ring and chases Roberts out of the ring. Afterwards, K-Toomer confronts Brett Michaels, and both men have a staredown in the ring.

Memphis Wrestling at Lafayette Music Room - The Results

Note: the matches here are in order of upload and are not indicative of when they appeared on the card.

Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Brother Bruce in the ring. Taylor says that wherever there is a Memphis ring, they will be there, then proceeds to give the fans a hard time for drinking alcohol, calling them "bastard drunks" and "damn heathens" for it. He then wants to know if a certain cowboy showed up so that he and Bruce can have a word with this "hillbilly, beer swilling cowboy."

"The Cowboy" James Storm beats Brother Bruce after Bruce inadvertently nails Ash Taylor with a beer bottle. After the match, James Storm addresses a potential return to any wrestling show on television by saying there is no amount of money that could buy him time with his family, then says he is pretty proiud of who he is and where he comes from, as where he comes from still respects the American flag and kneels down for those who have given their lives for this country. He says that if the world could be a wrestling crowd, we could be alright, as there are people from all walks of life in the building and they are all here to get drunk and have a good time.

Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston. Gaston says everybody is here for his hot body and a couple of beers, and Sir Matthew says they will need two shots of Tennessee Thunder because the next match will be done quickly.

K-Toomer beats Lord Gaston after Sir Matthew gets on the top rope only for K-Toomer to slam Gaston into him and slam both men. Gaston has to be carried to the back afterwards.

Before the next match, Mike Anthony says everybody came to see him, and that "The Machine" Brian Cage has failed to realize that he has to step into the nightmare, because "The Genetic Nightmare" is loved by few, hated by many, dared by none and respected by all.

"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Mike Anthony.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 20, 2024

Ray Ray Sanders beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn. J. Webb and Waldo are seen watching the match from the crowd.

Backstage, Big Dan gets with security and tells them to band together and show strength in numbers, as the attack on King Cobra was uncalled for. One member of security asks who will protect them, and Big Dan says that he will have security's back and that they will not be attacked anymore.

Dustin Starr interviews Michael at the announce desk. Michael confirms that he has gotten a new job as King Cobra's assistant, then reads an update from the desk of King Cobra which announces that The Posse has been suspended indefinitely without pay following the attack on King Cobra. He also announces that they are not allowed in or around the WrestleCenter, and that further action can be levied under King Cobra's discretion. Michael states that King Cobra is okay and also says that he is making sure matchmaking is still taking place, and that today's main event is Austin Mulitalo vs. K-Toomer. He also states that he is in the next match.

Michael beats Denzel Rollins with a second Gator Feet followed by an inside cradle.

Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader brings out Maurice the Strong and brags about Maurice eliminating ten competitors in the Grind City Rumble including The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), whom he considers ungrateful. The L.A. Hustlers show up and confront Barnabas and Maurice, and Lamont tells Barnabas not to run his mouth and that he has a big man in Bradley. He then says that they were a good tag team until Barnabas brought them down, then Barnabas calls The L.A. Hustlers bums who could have been on top if they simply listened to him. This leads to a match after Notorious Bradley and Maurice the Strong have an intense staredown.

Maurice the Strong beats Notorious Bradley after getting Bradley to inadvertently hit Ruffshot Lamont. After the match, Ruffshot Lamont gets on the top rope, but Maurice catches him on the way down and throws him into Bradley on the outside.

Big John Dalton vs. Brother Bruce ends with "Reverend" Ash Taylor's three druids attacking Big John Dalton. Big John is able to fend them off, but he is hit from behind with the collection plate by Brother Bruce.

Backstage, we hear from Justin Case and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts. Roberts says that today is "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' last day and is a winged soldier ready to fall while he is ready for the future. Justin Case promises that Roberts will have championship gold soon. Aaron Roberts says that he is the future of Memphis Wrestling.

Backstage, "The Astonishing One" Austin Mulitalo has no idea what to do concerning K-Toomer as "Casanova" Colton Cage is not here as Michael shows up and tells Mulitalo that "Big Swole" Justin Cole is looking for him.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that a man who does not work is a man who does not eat, and that a man consumed by his frustration is a man who does not win. He says that moving forward, he is standing on business and he will be the best while everyone gets knocked out.

K-Toomer beats "The Astonishing One" Austin Mulitalo by referee stoppage after knocking him out with a Shining Wizard.

Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels - who has now been Heritage Champion for one whole year - at the announce desk. It is noted his right arm is in a sling. Brett Michaels says he is down, but not out, and he will back in the ring in two weeks. He agrees with the fans that Krule wants none of him, then the broadcast is interrupted by footage of Krule and Brooklynn, the latter of whom demands more gold in the form of Brett Michaels' title. After the interruption, Brett Michaels tells Krule that this is house and that he will be champion for a long time. Suddenly, Brett Michaels is attacked from behind by Krule, who rips off the sling and throws him into the ring. Krule slams Brett Michaels' bad arm into the ring post, then gets in the ring. Brett Michaels goes for the GunShow Lariat, but he uses the bad arm. It has no effect, and Krule attacks Brett after blocking the move and hits him with a choke slam. Krule leaves, but comes back with two metal folding chairs. He wraps one chair around Brett's bad arm, then goes for a Con-Chair-To with the other and hits it as security and referees try in vain to restore order. After two shots, Krule hits a third Con-Chair-To, then takes the Heritage Championship and raises it up, then walks off with it.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 7, 2023

"All The Way" Ray Collins and JTG beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Phil.

We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane in footage from Memphis Wrestling Plus. Austin Lane says Mackenzie Morgan may be one of the best women's wrestlers in Memphis history, but Nikki is the greatest. Nikki says she has been selling shows out and winning championships while Mackenzie was still in a training bra, and Austin says that Nikki paved the road for her. Nikki says that when Mackenzie gets on her road, she will get run over.

Dustin Starr interviews local Memphis musician Hope Clayburn at the announce desk. Hope says she is proud to bring something good to both Memphis music and Memphis wrestling, then we see the premiere for the music video for "Nobody," which features Memphis Wrestling wrestlers and is shot at the WrestleCenter. The video is cut short by "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, who has just been seen in the video. Nyxx says the only reason Hope is here and anyone is watching her video is because she is in it, and says that in the video, she got her hands on her and she didn't beat her up nearly as bad as she wanted to. As Nyxx wants Hope in the ring, "DDT" Diana Taylor shows up and stands up for Hope Clayburn before saying they will handle things in the ring right now.

"DDT" Diana Taylor beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx following the distraction by Hope Clayburn. After the match, we see more of the music video for "Nobody."

In footage from earlier today, K-Toomer and Mike Anthony head towards the WrestleCenter.

We see footage of Fred Rosser and JTG singing autographs at the WrestleCenter.

Mike Anthony and K-Toomer beat Eric Fallen and Will Blackwell. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer and Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony and K-Toomer take a walk around the ring one time as the crowd makes some noise, then Mike Anthony says he and K-Toomer are on fire. K-Toomer says it is the same page and the same mission with a bigger picture.

We see footage from earlier this week of King Cobra going through forms and looking at footage at the WrestleCenter.

Reverend Ash Taylor guests on commentary for the next match.

Big John Dalton beats Brother Bruce by countout. During the match, Reverend Ash Taylor calls Brother Bruce off as Bruce has Dalton in a crossface in the middle of the ring, and tells the referee to start the count. Reverend Ash Taylor then says they are giving Big John Dalton a victory, and tells him that if he joins them, he will get endless victories, one after another. Big John Dalton wins by count-out, then Reverend Ash Taylor asks him to give The Righteous Path some consideration before giving him a call when he is ready. He then hands Dalton a pamphlet, which Dalton looks at before heading to the back.

We see a face-to-face meeting with Mikey and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels. Mikey says he is excited to have a Memphis Heritage title match after all he has gone through. Brett gives Mikey credit where credit is due and tells him to take his shot. It becomes obvious that despite the respect between both men, there is still some tension. Both men then shake hands.

The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) vs. Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) in a special challenge match that sees belts and chairs being used as weapons - and Lance McKay being spanked by Tim Grind - ends in a no contest by referee decision. During the match, Mr. Chris and Flex fight their way to the locker room and to the back of the building, and as the referee team shows up to tell Dustin Starr that something has happened outside of the WrestleCenter, a mystery driver in a red Toyota pick-up truck seemingly hits Flex head on before the camera is cut. The match is soon stopped and ruled a no contest by referee's decision, and Simon chases ring announcer Terrence Ward to the back before screaming at Dustin Starr to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 15, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews "Casanova" Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton Cage says he has been winning his last three matches and that it is time to take the next step into the main event, then "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Phil show up. Bradley says he heard something about the main event and that he answers the call when told this is not his time, then says he has won championships and run Uncle Mikey out of Memphis Wrestling and tells Colton Cage to step up to "Main Event Bradley" if he thinks he is ready for the main event. Colton Cage accepts the challenge.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn after taking out an interfering Uncle Phil.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Grind and Lance McCade at the announce desk. Grind says it feels great to be back on Memphis Wrestling and thanks everyone for their support for both him and Lance, who he says is being trained by the best trainers. He says that Tim Bosby made a mistake putting his hands on his son Lance and lighting a fire inside of him, then says Bosby can make all the excuses he wants when he earned a shot at his title on Beale Street, and in 45 minutes, he will show Bosby how to be a champion before he and Lance have a father-son celebration.

Mackenzie Morgan beats Cassandra Golden to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

We hear from Tim Bosby, who says that Tim Grind had one opportunity, ran with it and got lucky while he is great everyday and has held the Internet Championship for 224 days. He says that Tim Grind will not beat him a second time, as nobody beats him twice because he is second to none.

Reverend Ash Taylor - and his podium - guests on commentary for the next match.

Brother Bruce beats Alex Cross after "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt distracts the referee and Sister Jennifer holds Alex Cross' leg down at the top rope.

We hear from The Hollywood Clique. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock says they will be in the studio next week, and he wants "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to be there next week, as Van Viciouss will whip him like a dog.

The O'Neal Brothers (??? and ???) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) by disqualification after The O'Neal Brothers are attacked by Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders. After the match, Ray Ray Sanders tells The O'Neal Brothers that they repaid the favor after last week, and Derrick King says he is thinking more about The Olsen Twins more than The O'Neal Brothers - even displaying a fan sign saying "The Olsen Twins Got Fat" - and says The O'Neal Brothers can name the place and time if they want a challenge.

Before the next match, Tim Grind tries to get a hold of Lance McKade, but he cannot.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Tim Grind.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 27, 2023

Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

Dustin Starr interviews "Casanova" Colton Cage before the next match. Colton says that the last time he was here, there was a very clear stipulation: if he beat Van Viciouss one-on-one - which he did - he would get "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock one-on-one in the ring. He says counting may not be the strongest suit of The Hollywood Clique, but he sees three clowns in the ring and says he has called Dustin. Dustin Starr says Colton Cage has consulted the championship committee and announces that Jason Vain and Van Viciouss have been banned from ringside.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock after taking out both of his security guards Jake and Elwood and after Blaylock gets dizzy trying to hit the Tupelo Tornado.

Dustin Starr interviews Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx). Gaston says he has been on important business as he carries a briefcase, the contents of which he says will change the world. He says a certain someone - obviously Nyxx - deserves a gift, and gives her the most prestigious, expensive and important gift Memphis Wrestling will ever see - a brand new Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship that is "the perfect size for the perfect female athlete."

"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx guests on commentary for the next match.

Mackenzie Morgan and Big John Dalton beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) after Cassandra Golden stops "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx from interfering.

We see more of Tim Grind and Lance McCade's tour of the WrestleCenter, where Tim and Lance are met by Draco and Gio Savage before they see the ring.

We hear from Tommy Dreamer, who says that Memphis, Tennessee has always been a special place to him. While he is from "the land of extreme," a lot of the stuff he grew up with came from Memphis. He says that he was just saying hello to the people of Memphis after having just put his mother into the ground when The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) jump him. He says that pain is forever and that they will unleash the demons inside his head and a lot of pain because he watched the woman that he loved die. Dreamer says he has friends, too, and that some of them are not even human, and that he feels bad for The Posse. He says he will live with his pain, but the pain The Posse will see will be the likes of which they will never see again.

As "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt is on the phone, he finds a pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor on his car, then picks up the phone and calls the phone number on it.

Brother Bruce beats Ray Collins. During the match, the "Righteous Path Hotline," which one can call by dialing (901) 646-0274, is shown on-screen. Later in the match, as Sister Jennifer distracts the referee, "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt shows up, puts something in the donation plate, then gets in the ring and lays out Ray Collins, giving Bruce the win.

Before the next match, Barnabas the Leader says The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) is not coming to town, as he regrets to inform everyone that Maurice the Strong is not medically cleared to compete, making K-Toomer "the luckiest mizark in all of Memphis Wrestling." When asked if The Circuz is scared, he says K-Toomer is scared, as he is nothing more than a chicken as he pulls out a rubber chicken. K-Toomer then shows up with a table, and as Barnabus runs away, he tosses his rubber chicken behind the announce desk in such a way that it knocks the "We Are Memphis Wrestling" decal on the wall down. The decal is back up when Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer, who says that he knows what Barnabus is about to do and tells the fans to block the exits before telling Barnanbas he has him for "three minutes of playtime" and that he is going through a table.

K-Toomer beats Barnabas the Leader in a tables match.

We hear from "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts. Roberts says this is about "The Roberts Family legacy," then introduces his big brother Cornell Roberts and his father Big Red - whom Roberts claims Dustin Starr was scared to get in the ring with - as he that after three generations, the Roberts Family will get what they deserve. Justin Case says the Roberts Family Legacy will dominate Memphis Wrestling and that there is nothing can do but love it and believe it.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wresting Heritage Championship against "Big Trouble" Ben Bishop, thwarting Bishop's Cobra Cup cash-in.

Spring Break, Part One - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 8, 2023

We hear from Big John Dalton and Lince Dorado, who announce a Spring Break open challenge.

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he should be standing as Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion, but he will get to that. Right now, he has to beat up The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader and Marcus the Strong), whom he calls "Vin Diesel in a leotard" and "Willy Wonka, or whatever he wants to call himself," and that this will be an execution, not a match. He also warns "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that the fans will chant for him and that he has something he wants, and that he wants the gold. As K-Toomer tells Brett that he is coming for him, Brett shows up. Brett says he would not expect anything less and tells him not to worry as he still has his opportunity coming and that they will do it and do it right, and until that opportunity comes, he will watch his back from here on it. K-Toomer tells Brett that until this goes full circle, he will also have his back, as he wants him at 100% and he wants no excuses when he is Memphis Heritage Champion.

Bulletproof Bruce - now known as Brother Bruce - vs. Ray Collins ends when Reverend Ash Taylor brings out Brother Red in response to being punched off the ring apron and Brother Red grabs Ray Collins by the throat for a choke slam. Before Brother Red can do anything, "Big Swole" Justin Cole shows up and makes the save for Ray Collins, and Ash, Red, and Bruce retreat. (Brother Bruce and Jennifer Justice, the latter now known as Sister Jennifer, are now known as "The Righteous Path.")

We see some recent footage of Grind City Wrestling Night featuring Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer.

Backstage, Big John Dalton meets with Gio Savage and Draco needing a tag team partner for today's tag team battle royal. Gio says Big John Dalton is the man and knows how to do his thing, but Draco says that they have his back. Dalton continues his search for a tag team partner.

Zay Washington beats Lince Dorado in a Spring Board open challenge with a Sunset Flip out of a hurricanrana from Lince. Both Washington and Lince shake hands after the match.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Simon asks Derrick King if he still believes he is greater than great, as his ego keeps him from thinking he is anything less. He then says nobody in Memphis believes in Derrick anymore. Mr. Chris tells Derrick King that this will not be over until they put him in the nursing home with his childhood heroes.

Backstage, Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) talk with James Ellsworth over the phone, saying that everything is fine and that they are waiting for confirmation that everything will go as planned. When Storybook Prince Gaston gets a call from "the boss lady," Matt Williams shoos the camera away.

Before the next match, Memphis Redbirds mascot Rocky Redbird shows up as Big John Dalton's tag team partner.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) last eliminate Gio Savage and Draco to win a tag team battle royal and become #1 contenders to the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships after Lamont eliminates Draco on the outside shortly after Draco eliminates him and Bradley hits a distracted Gio Savage in the face with a chain wrapped around his fist before eliminating him.

Before the next match, Barnabus the Leader announces that Marcus the Strong will use his body to permanently eliminate K-Toomer forever.

Maurice the Strong beats K-Toomer. At the start of the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up to watch the match from ringside. Later on in the match, Barnabas the Leader gets in the ring and sneaks a crowbar to Maurice the Strong. As Maurice is about to strike K-Toomer in the back with the crowbar, Brett Michaels takes the crowbar away from Maurice, but when he is about to hit Maurice with a GunShow Lariat, Maurice gets out of the way and Brett clocks K-Toomer with it instead, allowing Maurice to get the win as Barnabas keeps Brett out of the ring. After the match, Brett Michaels and K-Toomer have an argument in the middle of the ring.

Super Bout 2, Part 2 - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 4, 2023

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Bulletproof Bruce. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole at the announce desk. He tells Starr and the championship committee to keep lining them up so he can keep knocking them down.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock reads Facebook comments about the Clique and pro-Colton Cage comments that he does not like as Van Viciouss rips them up, then reads a comment from someone stating that Colton Cage made the biggest mistake of his career. Van Viciouss agrees, and says that he is going to crush Colton Cage's face right now.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats Van Viciouss by disqualification after Van Viciouss kicks Colton Cage in the groin. After the match, The Hollywood Clique surrounds Colton Cage, and Jason Vain attacks Cage and puts him in the Cobra Clutch. Afterwards, The Hollywood Clique take Colton Cage's fur coat, sunglasses and jewelry.

Backstage, Jennifer Justice finds a strange pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor in her luggage.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane thanks the fans for purchasing tickets to come see Memphis Wrestling, then says that he has getting into the ring with an amateur state champion and a bad man in Tim Bosby, but he has proven he is the best of the best and today, he will fulfill his destiny.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane with an ankle lock to Austin Lane's injured ankle. After the match, Tim Bosby offers his hand, but when Austin Lane reaches for it, Bosby pulls his hand away.

Backstage, Ray Collins finds a pamphlet from Reverend Ash Taylor as he throws his Hot Shots clothes away.

Dustin Starr interviews Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey brings out his cousin, who turns out to be none other than WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke. Luke says they will teach Mikey's runt of a cousin what wrestling is all about and what side of the family he should be on.

Uncle Mikey and Bushwhacker Luke beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Phil. Luke and Mikey celebrate with the fans to end the show.

Grind City Rumble, Part Two/Milestone 100 - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 21, 2023

We look back on Mickie James' appearance on Memphis Wrestling at Super Bout in 2022 and Cassandra Golden beating "Dirty" Diana Taylor for the Memphis Women's Championship.

Cassandra Golden retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Jennifer Justice after foiling Martin's interference attempt on the apron.

We see footage of K-Toomer surrounded by masked men at a gas station. Someone grabs K-Toomer, then a man with facial hair kicks K-Toomer and calls "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock to tell him "It's been done." K-Toomer then fights off his assailant, then fights the man with the facial hair off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin Lane says he has proven that he is the best of the best since the first episode of Memphis Wrestling, but for the past five or six months, Matt Williams has been a thorn in his side and has thrown him off his game. Austin Lane says that he has went a whole year without a loss and that he won last year's Grind City Rumble, then says that he wants to finish things with Matt Williams once and for all so he can focus on this year's Grind City Rumble. Matt Williams shows up and says Austin Lane only cares for himself, and reminds him that he took care of Nikki Lane when she was injured and jumped on K-Toomer when he attacked him, then says he wanted to share the spotlight with him and become a tag team champ. Austin Lane tells Matt Williams to shut up and that there people who are more held back than Matt, then tell him to get his guy so that they can end this right now. Big Jack then shows up and stands with Matt, then Austin brings out Bruce, now known as "Bulletproof Bruce." This stars a tag team match.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and Bulletproof Bruce beat Matt Williams and Big Jack.

Backstage, Big John Dalton is met by MacKenzie Morgan. MacKenzie says he has heard talk that Big John Dalton attacked her and wants to know if it was him. Big John Dalton says it was not him.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says it is the time of year where there are 29 other people in the back thinking they have a shot at winning the Grind City Rumble, but they have a problem in Aaron Roberts. Aaron Roberts then says that he wants a warm-up match and gets in the ring, and he gets in Kid Wrestling.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Kid Wrestling.

We see a video package chronicling the feud between "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Mike Anthony.

Before the next match, Mike Anthony warns "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that there are two things one does not do: one does not turn their back on a man one fears and one dos not turn their back on a man one respects.

Despite a vicious pre-bell assault from Mike Anthony, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Mike Anthony with a single GunShow Lariat to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a second time.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 11, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, who brings out the Memphis Internet Championship underneath a glittery pink cover. Zicky Dice unveils the Internet Championship for the very first time, then allows a close look of the championship to the crowd. As Zicky Dice returns to the announce desk, however, Mike Anthony shows up for the opening match. Zicky says he is not the Internet Champion, and that a "Five Starr Five-Way" match will dictate who wins it.

Mike Anthony beats Carlos Alexander Rios.

Big Jack and Bruce beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorns) after Mr. Chris shows up and gets confronted by Briar only for Simon to show up and kidnap him along with Mr. Chris.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews Norman Meklakov and Matt. Matt says his full name is Matt Williams, then says he has been disrespected since he showed up and that nobody will say his name. Matt says that he is a person, too, and that he took up for himself. He then says that if Austin Lane wants to fight him, he will have to go through Meklakov first.

Next week: K-Toomer vs. Rhino!

The L.A. Hustlers (Bradley and Lamont) beat Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) by reverse decision despite Country Rock winning clean after Carter Matthews ducks a punch with a gold chain wrapped around it from Lamont and Country Rock hits the Country Rock Drop. After the match, the referee sees Lamont's chain on the mat, thinks Country Rock used it to win, then awards the win to The L.A. Hustlers by reverse decision.

We hear from Mike Anthony, who says that locking him away solved nothing, because he thrives in a prison-like environment and knocks them all done. He says that he came for what he wanted and left, and that he and King Cobra are not allies and have nothing in common. Anthony then says that Brett Michaels' title match became the worst day of his life, and says that he could not let Brett have his moment when he had Lance Archer right where he wanted him.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that today is the big day and that he is going to make it happen in the Internet Championship match.

Dustin Starr interviews Jay Smooth - now with crutches - and Kross. Kross says that they have not seen Martin in weeks, and that Jay Smooth is hurt and that they are hoping for recovery. We then see recent footage of Martin confronting Lance Archer in the ring only to get choke slammed, and Kross tells Dustin Starr not to mention the incident again and that he will make every booking and carry The Etiquette (Kross, Jay Smooth, Martin).

"Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beats Kross after a crutch shot to the head has no effect.

Backstage, Mackenzie Morgan interviews "Poppin'" EJ Sparks. Sparks says he is going to go out there, steal the show, and walk out as Memphis Internet Champion.

Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss. Blaylock says Derrick King has made a ton of mistakes not joining them, then mentions that they have someone wanting to be their personal assistant, whom he brings out: referee Ray Ray Sanders. Blaylock fits Ray Ray Sanders with a "Personal Assistant" jacket on Sanders, and Ray Ray is already all smiles as Blaylock pays him with cash. Ray Ray states he is a grown and demands he be called Ray Sanders. As he says that this is not the most popular decision while he explains himself, Derrick King shows up and confronts Ray, saying that Blaylock is wearing a white suit and gold chains that are not even gold.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice guests on commentary for the next match while Derrick King watches from the announce desk.

"Outlandish" Zicky Dice beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole, Van Viciouss, "Poppin'" EJ Sparks and Johnny Dotson (who is a surprise entrant) in a "Five Starr Five-Way" match to become the inaugural Memphis Internet Champion. (Uncle Mikey is booked for the match, but he does not show up when his entrance theme hits due to Briar Skimahorn's abduction at the hands of The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris); Zicky Dice leaves the announce desk to take his place.) Viciouss eliminates Sparks after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee so that he can toss his cane to Viciouss, who uses it to eliminate Sparks. After the pinfall, Derrick King gets in the ring and superkicks Viciouss, and Dotson gets in the ring and pins Viciouss to eliminate him. Justin Cole then eliminates Johnny Dotson with a schoolkid pin, and Zicky Dice beats Justin Cole with a neckbreaker to win the title.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 30, 2022

Dustin Star interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Brett says he remembers last time he and Mike Anthony were in the ring together, then tells Anthony that if he wants a shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship, then he can meet him in the ring right now. Mike Anthony shows up and teases getting in the ring, then leaps off the ring apron and tells Brett that he does not dictate the pace or flow and that it is his shot, his call and his time, and that his time is next week.

"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt.

Backstage, Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. Nikki Lane says it is good to be back, then says she cannot get a hold of Diana Taylor and wants to see her face-to-face right here, right now. After the commercial break, Diana Taylor shows up, and Nikki Lane reminds her of their pact to make women's wrestling relevant and asks why she did something so dangerous, but Diana just walks away. Nikki says she does not know what is going through Diana's head, but she will get to the bottom of this.

Backstage, The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) admire the Memphis Trios Championship rings, then Brad entertains the idea of joining Evil Uno and The Dark Order. Uncle Mikey asks why they can't join them in "The Light Order."

Uncle Mikey guests on commentary for the next match.

Brad Skimahorn beats Carlos Alexander Rios after countering a vertical suplex into an inside cradle. After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) at the announce desk. Brad Skimahorn says that Evil Uno has promised The Skimahorns their own action figures if they join The Dark Order, but Uncle Mikey says he does not trust Evil Uno. Brad is not bothered by Evil Uno's comments about Memphis, and Uncle Mikey proposes The Dark Order join them in "The Light Order."

We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says that the last year has been amazing. He talks about the concussion that he suffered in the #1 contender's match against Mike Anthony, then says he has not been himself then and the distractions that have cost him big wins. Cole says that next week, it is just him and "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that there will be no distractions, because if Mike Anthony shows up, they will both take care of him.

Scotty 2 Hotty shows up and interacts with the fans, then Dustin Starr interviews him at the announce desk. Scotty talks about how he picked up his high school diploma in 1993, moved to Memphis and wrestled six to seven days a week, then mentions his history with "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher and Rikishi before thanking the fans for their support through the years. Scotty 2 Hotty then decides to have fun with the fans before having a "Worm-off" with the fans. After the break, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) head to the ring to find contestants for the Worm-Off. Suddenly, Big Jack and Bruce show up, and this starts the main event, and Scotty 2 Hotty guests on commentary.

Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) beat Big Jack and Bruce with a schoolkid pin from Carter Matthews to Big Jack after Big Jack brings a chair into the ring only for Scotty 2 Hotty to take it away, distracting Big Jack and allowing Carter Matthews to get the win. After the match, Bruce has to hold Big Jack back, then Country Rock do The Worm with Scotty 2 Hotty.