Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 30, 2026

We see footage of "The Boogie Woogie Man" Jimmy Valiant with the fans and The Super Friends at the WrestleCenter.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against CJ Blaine.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock makes it clear to the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) that he hates "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, does not want him on his show, and wants him gone.

"The Gold Standard" Eli Knox beats Wonder Boy after Moses rams Wonder Boy into the ring post. Eli Knox gets the win, thanks to Moses! After the match, Eli Knox and Moses attacks Wonder Boy, and when The Shocker tries to make the save, he gets laid out. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Eli Knox at the announce desk. Eli Knox says that the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship was taken away from him and that he is deserves and is entitled to a championship rematch.

"The Ember" Shawn Aries beats Main Event Bradley.

Backstage, The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) try to cash in on Tim Bosby's bounty and attack Mike Anthony, but Mike Anthony sees them coming and throws them into the bed of his Chevrolet Silverado and locks them in. He then dares anyone else who wants to cash in to cash in.

Raven Black beats Big Mama in a Shelby County Street Fight.

The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) attack random people in the parking lot as Reverend Ash Taylor brings up their cage match victory and says the rest of the locker room is fresh meat. All of a sudden, Muddy Waters (Gio Savage and "The Judge" RJW) show up with a bullwhip and a chain, and The Slaughterhouse back off.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Derrick King. Ray Sanders says he never got to see "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant wrestle, but he appreciates what Valiant paved the way for. Derrick King talks about how he first went on the road with Jimmy Valiant and learned how to sell gimmick, learned to play gin rummy, and learned how to make it in the business, saying that Valiant "is one of the greatest wrestlers we have ever had in life." "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant comes out and thanks everyone for the kind words and for having him back, then says he has been all over the world yet he has always loved Memphis, Tennessee. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale, Secret Service) shows up, and he calls Jimmy Blaylock a doughboy before starting a "doughboy" chant. Blaylock does not find this funny and express his hate for him and has Secret Service toss him out of the WrestleCenter. Matchmaker King Cobra confronts Jimmy Blaylock, but Blaylock says he can do whatever he wants before threatening to fire everyone around him.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 28, 2026

We hear from The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow). Bruce says the WrestleCenter ban does not mean that they and The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) cannot meet in the parking lot, then says that they are ready and want to know where The Slaughterhouse is.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says he always delivers on his promises, then introduces Frankie Kazarian to the announce desk. Kazarian says nobody knows better than him what it is like to be screwed out of a championship and that he was not going to stand idly by as Bosby got screwed, then Mike Anthony and Ray Sanders rush out with security and Matchmaker King Cobra holding them back. Mike Anthony makes it clear he and Sanders want Bosby and Kazarian, then tells King Cobra to make the match and give them their redemption. King Cobra makes it official for next week.

It is announced that Justin Case has suffered internal injuries and several broken ribs at the hands of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and that he has experiences difficulties and complications breathing, walking and using the restroom by himself.

We see footage from Memphis Wrestling mascot Mane's first birthday party, which also featured Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he does not cry over losses and make excuses. He says he learns from losses and moves on, but he does not forget where he is. He says that respect is taken, not given, and that he is taking his spot and his respect, and if he has to beat someone down, so be it. K-Toomer says he knows what he needs to do, but he must remind everyone of who he is first.

CJ Blaine beats Main Event Bradley by count-out. During the match, CJ Money shows up, then he and Bradley fight over Mama Money. As referees restore order on the outside, the referee in the ring counts Main Event Bradley out. After the match, the tug-of-war over Mama Money makes it way to the back.

The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) look for The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) in the parking lot.

The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) beat The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) in a parking lot brawl.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn saves Brewer, then says he was close to finally getting championship gold in his hands and winning the big one, then blames Marko Stunt for the loss and says that "[Marko Stunt's] ass is grass" when he sees him.

It is announced that The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce and Morrow) and The Slaughterhouse (The Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) will be in Memphis Wrestling's first-ever steel cage match at the WrestleCenter this Sunday.

The Super Friends (Wonder Boy and The Shocker) beat Robbie Maddox and Major Curtis.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS and becomes the undisputed Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion.

SuperBout V, Week Two - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 14, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says it is good to be back home, then says he has a bit of a fork in the road and asks if he should call it quits or come back stronger than before. He says he changed his mind on his way to the show today, and that it is not over. He mentions that he has been in the main event of every SuperBout and that this year's event will not be any different, as you cannot have SuperBout without him. He says that he will be ringside when Mike Anthony, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Tim Bosby face off for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, and that he will be the special enforcer.

Mike Mondo guests on commentary for the next match.

Wonderboy last eliminates Jack Passion to win the SuperBout Battle Royal and face Mike Mondo for the NWA National Championship next week.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that is is a new year, a new beginning and a new vision and that her sights are on Su Yung. She says that she will see Su Yung soon.

Backstage, Jack Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey, who says that he is the hottest free agent in Memphis Wrestling and that he is taking the Cobra Cup home.

VaShawn Harvey beats CJ Blaine to advance to the finals of the Cobra Cup finals.

Backstage, Mama Money tells CJ Money to take care of things, then leaves. Big Nasty Phil catches up with CJ Money. He tells CJ Money that their match would not have happened if Main Event Bradley did not throw him under the bus, then tells him that Bradley is only here for Mama Money and that Bradley is using him.

Big Nasty Phil beats Main Event Bradley after CJ Money refuses to get in the ring when Bradley tells him to. CJ Money walks out on Bradley and Mama Money after the match.

We hear from "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who thanks the fans for fighting for him not just for SuperBout, but since day one, and thanks Derrick King for fighting for him as well. He says he will prove why he is "The Gift" and he will not let the fans down.

Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship in a Memphis Street Fight against Su Yung after countering a powerbomb into a barbed wire chair into a DDT into a barbed wire chair.

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.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 24, 2026

Dustin Starr interviews "Wildfire" Tommy Rich at the announce desk after Tommy Rich greets the fans at the WrestleCenter. Tommy Rich says that the show has been great so far and that he is excited to be here. He says Memphis Wrestling has some of the best wrestling in the country as well as some of the best fans, but as he reminisces, "Thrillbilly" Silas Mason shows up. Mason takes exception to being booed by the fans, and says that Tommy Rich's time as NWA World Champion was a cup of coffee and that it burns him up. He says that Tommy Rich still has the fire in his eyes, but he will put him down like a dog in the street if he faces him. Marko Stunt shows up and tries to reason with him, mentioning their history as well as how Silas Mason changed when he took over NWA, and refuses to let Silas disrespect the legends in this building. Silas asks Marko where he gets off talking to him like that and says that he holds the only world heavyweight championship in wrestling, and that he will not respect anyone in the building until they put respect into him. Marko Stunt says he has somebody in mind who will beat some respect into him today, and Silas Mason says that he will not only defend his title, but that he will put whoever is put in front of him into the ground.

K-Toomer beats CJ Blaine by TKO. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says that he has a code of honor, then says he should have won the Grind City Rumble and should have been on track to win the Memphis Heritage Championship. Instead, he has a problem to solve in the form of Big John Dalton, and calls him out so he can knock him out like he did Big Daddy. Big John shows up with a metal folding chair and hits K-Toomer with it, but K-Toomer fights back. Referees, security and members of the locker room have to jump in when the brawl gets into the ring, especially when Big John hits K-Toomer with a Spear. DJ Klaun gets in the ring only to eat a Bam Bam Slam.

We see the janitor who was once one of Major Curtis' recruits partying outside with the WrestleCenter fans.

Dustin Starr interviews Matchmaker King Cobra at the announce desk. King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup, then announces that there is a new tournament. This time, competitors must win a tag team match, defeat their tag team partner, then take part in a Red vs. Blue finals. King Cobra states that the winner of the Cobra Cup will get the chance at being the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion.

We see footage of "The Judge" RJW getting Gio Savage to consume some chewing tobacco as well as some "Mississippi fire water."

The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) with a schoolkid pin on Lamonte following the distraction by Muddy Waters ("The Judge" RJW and Gio Savage).

We see footage of The Home Town Man and The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Jake Brewer reports that The Shocker, "Livewire" Bobby Ford, "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx, and "The Ember" Shawn Aries are in the Red Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana admits she has yet to hear from Su Yung, then ups the ante and makes their Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship match at SuperBout V a Memphis Street Fight.

Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.

We see footage of "Wildfire" Tommy Rich with Matchmaker King Cobra at the WrestleCenter.

Diana Taylor beats Mama Money after CJ Money's attempt to interfere by grabbing at Diana from the outside backfires.

Jake Brewer reports that Major Curtis, Sevyn Cruz, VaShawn Harvey and CJ Blaine are in the Blue Bracket of the Cobra Cup Tournament.

"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason's opponent is revealed to be Marko "Hangtime" Harris. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich guests on commentary for the next match.

"Thrillbilly" Silas Mason retains the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Marko "Hangtime" Harris. During the match, senior referee David Knight is knocked out as Silas spins Harris around. Marko Stunt tries to revive the ref only to get grabbed by Silas. "Wildfire" Tommy Rich confronts Silas and hits him with several jabs, then Marko Harris hits Silas with a top rope cutter. Silas kicks out as referee David Knight, who has now come to, slowly makes the count. Marko Harris goes for another top rope cutter, but Silas catches him and slams him to win and retain.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 22, 2025

In the parking lot, "The Gift" Ray Sanders congratulates Diana Taylor on winning the Women's Championship. Diana tells Ray that today is his day and that he is the hero Memphis Wrestling needs.

Dustin Starr interviews Marko Stunt at the announce desk. Marko Stunt talks about how he got his start in professional wrestling and Memphis, Tennessee and ended up on national television in All Elite Wrestling, then announces that he is officially retired from professional wrestling. He then says his wrestling journey is not over and that he has acquired his manager license, and as of right now, he is officially a part of Memphis Wrestling. Marko admits he does not know who he is managing yet, but he has some people in mind. He then guests on commentary for the next match.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We hear from Gio Savage and RJW. Gio Savage introduces RJW, then tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that when it comes to muddy waters, the future is not too clear for them. All of a sudden, a man named Uncle Elroy shows up, saying he came to "watch greatness."

Big John Dalton shows up unannounced and asks for K-Toomer to come to the announce desk. K-Toomer shows up, and Big John Dalton admits he was wrong and apologizes, and hopes K-Toomer can forgive him. K-Toomer says Big John Dalton had every right to be mad and that he wanted him to feel how he felt when they lost the tag titles. He says he gets in the ring with brothers, not with friends, and if Dalton is for continuing being a team, so is he. They shake hands.

Backstage, we hear from "Cold Hearted" Colton Cage, who says that "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox has potential, but when he could not and he kicked him low in response, he lost his respect. He then says that Eli Knox now has his attention.

CJ Blaine beats Sevyn Cruz after Jay Pariah holds CJ Blaine down from the apron only for Sevyn Cruz to inadvertently kick Pariah in the face.

Backstage, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington is on the phone with Justin Case. He feels that he cannot trust "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. Roberts shows up and asks when Justin Case is coming back when the phone call ends, and Washington says it will be soon. Washington forgets the Internet Championship on his way out, but as Roberts looks at it, he comes back to collect it and snatches it out of his hands.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Kale) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock never trust a promoter with "funny hair and beady eyes," which he says Dustin has both of. He goes on to make fun of The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) for their recent string of losses and states that they will not win today, as he has the best champions in Memphis Wrestling today. Blaylock then proclaims that The Hollywood Clique will win again.

The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) beat The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock hits Tim Grind with his cane as he goes to the top rope, and Xya Wolfe jumps on top of Blaylock for a sleeper hold. As the rest of The Hollywood Clique try to get Xya off of Blaylock, Lil' Homie pins Kale with a schoolkid pin to win the match at the titles. After the match, The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick) shows up and confronts The Bizness Dawgs. This leads to a brawl, and The Slaughterhouse overcomes the new tag team champions. Tim Grind gets Speared, and Lil' Homie gets laid out with a big two-man choke slam.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Tim Bosby. Bosby says that Oso Suave and VaShawn Harvey are good at double-teaming people, then demands a match with both of them at the same time to further his goal of making VaShawn tap out.

We hear from The Slaughterhouse (Reverend Ash Taylor, Jagged James, Nasty Nick). Reverend Ash Taylor demands another match with The Modern Day Monsters (Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) as part of their goal to put down everyone.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match. This almost leads to a confrontation when Sycho Simon comes out for the match.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders vs. Sycho Simon in a no rules match for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends in a no-contest after Simon hits Sanders with a piledriver into a metal folding chair. (The piledriver is banned in Memphis Wrestling.) After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring as security, referee David Knight, Terrence Ward, Matchmaker King cobra and even Dustin Starr check on Ray Sanders. Sycho Simon has to be held back.

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 October 4, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk to start today's show. Mike Anthony announces that today is Day 364 of his Internet Championship reign and that tomorrow will be a full year. He gives credit where credit is due and says this would not have been possible without the fans. He tells "The Chosen One" Zay Washington that if he wanted to challenge him for the Internet title, all he had to do was turn the knob on the door and walk on in. He also says he is not waiting until the main event, and that he is defending his championship right now.

We see footage from a Memphis Tigers volleyball team photo shoot.

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats Mike Anthony to become Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion for a second time! The match ends Mike Anthony's reign one day shy of a full year. During the match, which sees constant interference from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case getting ejected from ringside by senior official David Knight for pulling Knight out of the ring during a pinfall attempt, Aaron Roberts gets kicked in the groin by Mike Anthony, who then hits him with a brainbuster. Anthony hits the move, but Zay Washington hits Mike Anthony with a top rope 450 splash immediately afterwards to win the match and the title.

In the parking lot, Jake Brewer reports on The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) selling their own merchandise to Memphis Wrestling fans out of a car. Ruffshot Lamont says people are paying big bucks for their anti-Dustin Starr merchandise, and that they are doing this to pay their $10,000 fine for attacking Gio Savage - who they call a "high powered dancing coward" - levied against them by Matchmaker King Cobra, who has also suspended The L.A. Hustlers for the attack.

Makkari Kandy shows up and hands a letter intended for J. Webb to Dustin Starr.

We see footage of Nixi XS travelling the world, including Paris, France, with the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship in tow.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. Big John Dalton says Memphis Wrestling has been killing it all over the back, but they are back at the WrestleCenter, and he is loving it and he is on fire. On the subject of his recent matches with Sycho Simon, K-Toomer shows up and says that Big John Dalton has not checked on him once since they lost the tag team titles and he was briefly out of action. He tells Big John Dalton that he has the ability, but not the knowledge. He also says Buff Bagwell should not have been ringside in private conversations, and says that Big John should have his head in the game. Big John Dalton takes this as K-Toomer disrespecting Buff Bagwell, and Dustin Starr reminds them that they have a tag team match next week and that they need to get it together.

Backstage, Main Event Bradley meets with Mama Money and CJ Money, and blames CJ Money on their recent tag team loss. He grounds CJ Money and confiscates his phone, his watch and his belt with help from Mama Money. He also says that he was supposed to face "The Gift" Ray Sanders next week, but now CJ Money is going to do it, and that he will be on commentary at the announce desk to ensure CJ Money gets the win.

Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against CJ Blaine.

We see footage from this year's Wrestling Night at AutoZone Park.

Backstage, Sycho Simon grabs a cameraman and senior official David Knight, then attacks a random person in the men's bathroom and attacks him and pins him for a three-count. He tells the championship committee that they wanted a match and that there are no rules, and that he is the master and ruler of Memphis Wrestling.

J. Webb shows up and receives the letter from Makkari Kandy at the announce desk, then walks off.

The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) after "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock distracts the referee and hands Jay Smooth a cane to hit Tim Grind with prior to a double-team manuever to win and retain. After the match, Jay Smooth grabs Xya Wolfe as she checks on Tim Grind, and Lil' Homie saves Xya and sends Jay Smooth, Kale and Jimmy Blaylock into a retreat with a metal folding chair.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 13, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique - who are celebrating retaining the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships - at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says his mother always told him that "if you've got it, flaunt it," and that The Hollywood Clique will flaunt it. Blaylock mentions the great tag teams of old in Memphis wrestling history before saying that he has the best in Jay Smooth and Kale and that nobody will knock them off the mountain. Blaylock then has Jay Smooth and Kale flaunt the tag team titles in front of the crowd, which he calls "the trailer park," then proclaims they will flaunt the titles on Beale Street before flaunting them everywhere. He knows that everyone does not like it, but he does not care, and he declares The Hollywood Clique the greatest thing Memphis Wrestling has ever seen as well as the best tag team in Memphis Wrestling. Blaylock says they have the gold and that they will keep it no matter what.

We see footage of a man laughing maniacally (which is implied to be Morrow) as he puts on what looks like a straitjacket while the full moon is out. We then see one last sudden image of Brother Bruce.

Dustin Starr interviews The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case) at the announce desk. Justin Case says they have been sidelined and that they need to focus. Zay Washington says that they are taking over and that they left Mike Anthony laying and put him on notice.

"Livewire" Bobby Ford beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington with a schoolkid pin after interference by both Justin Case and "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and the distraction by Mike Anthony, the latter of which allows Bobby Ford to win.

We see footage from last week where Gio Savage meets with people at the WrestleCenter as well as Matchmaker King Cobra before he is suddenly confronted and attacked by The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte).

Jake Brewer reports that there will be more on the Gio Savage-L.A. Hustlers situation as well as a medical update as the story develops. Also, VaShawn Harvey has been fined and suspended as per Matchmaker King Cobra following his post-match attack on referee Arthur Logan.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats Sevyn Cruz despite interference by KJ Rockett. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray says he has been doing the best he can and taking it match by match, and that he is giving his best for the fans and that he will prove why he is "The Gift."

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that Sycho Simon not only cost him the tag team titles but also attacked his mentor Buff Bagwell. He says he had to make a split-second decision and that he had to take care of his friend. He says that if Sycho Simon wants no rules, he has no rules.

We see photo stills from Sycho Simon and Big John Dalton's match from the Dyer County Fair.

We see footage from Tupelo Supershow of The Big Manes (Big John Dalton and K-Toomer) vs. The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale) in a no-rules match. Before the match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock introduces Jay Smooth and Kale and brags about having the tag team titles while the Secret Service agents collect all the Twinkies being thrown into the ring before demanding The Big Manes enter the ring with Coach Pillar in their corner. During the match, Coach Pillar is attacked at ringside and then dragged to the concession stand and attacked again by Jimmy Blaylock and one of the Secret Service agents. Coach Pillar soon gets back up and takes out the Secret Service agent before heading back to the ring with mustard and ketchup, which he squirts on "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock before beating him up. The Big Manes soon get the win.

Colton Cage and CJ Blaine beat Main Event Bradley and CJ Money.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 5, 2025

Jon Roser from Grind City Media guests on commentary for this week.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. He mentions Marko "Hangtime' Harris interfering in his match with Scorpio Sky and calls him out.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders introduces Jazz to the WrestleCenter. Jazz says she has heard good things about Sanders and hopes he wins the Junior Heritage title.

Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

It is announced that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be out for eight to twelve weeks.

It is announced that Coach Pillar will be teaming up with Rikishi to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital at Tupelo Supershow.

BLJ shows up to host the Lenny's Subs hot dog eating contest. Buddy Jones, Regan and Big John Dalton are the competitors, and K-Toomer and Coach Pillar are the judges. All of a sudden, The Hollywood Clique shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock has Jay Smooth take out the man in the hot dog costume with a chair. Blaylock calls the event an embarrassment, then calls Big John Dalton and K-Toomer "fat asses." This leads to a brawl, where one member of Secret Service gets his nose bloodied by K-Toomer. Jay Smooth hits K-Toomer with a chair to no effect, and he gets his back absolutely wrecked by K-Toomer as a result. K-Toomer grabs Blaylock at first, then puts Ray Collins through a table with a powerbomb while Big John Dalton puts Blaylock in a full nelson. K-Toomer then whispers in Blaylock's ear before putting a Twinkie in Blaylock's mouth. Blaylock flees in fear afterwards.

Mike Anthony is working out outside of the WrestleCenter when he is met by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Hangtime challenges Mike Anthony for the Internet Championship, and Mike Anthony says the door is always open.

Gio Savage beats Suckerboy.

Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett interviews The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) for Vybe Check. They both run off at full blast after Sevyn Cruz gets his face licked.

Jazz is revealed to be in CJ Blaine's corner for the next match.

CJ Blaine beats CJ Money in a grudge match after Jazz punches out Mama Money in the ring for tripping CJ Blaine on the outside. After the match, Jazz hands CJ Blaine a leather belt, which Blaine uses to hit CJ Money in the back a few times to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 21, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. He says "The GunShow" Brett Michaels may have been Superman, but he is Kryptonite. He then dares some fans to get in the ring with him. He says that the rulebook is out of the window not that he is champion, then says anyone crazy enough to walk down the aisle today will get a spike to the face.

Backstage, Crazzy Steve is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Steve tells Sanders he will have to wait and find out to see what he is up to.

The Slaughterhouse (Nasty Nick and Jagged James) beat The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Ash Taylor and The Slaughterhouse. Ash Taylor says that everyone else is nothing more than slabs of meat that will be torn apart.

Wonderboy beats J. Webb by disqualification after J. Webb chokes Wonderboy on the ropes and refuses to let go before the referee's five count. After the match, The Shocker pulls J. Webb off of Wonderboy, and J. Webb backs down.

Dustin Starr interviews Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn Harvey will make history when he becomes the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion, then calls out Colton Cage for a business proposition. Colton Cage shows up, then Oso mentions Colton's leg injury and asks him how much money he wants. Colton refuses to be paid off and attacks Vashawn Harvey, then leaves.

"Main Event" Bradley beats Kale and CJ Blaine in a Triple Threat Match to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship after CJ Money and Momma Money show up and distract CJ Blaine.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Matchmaker King Cobra, who makes a match between The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) and The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) next week.

Dustin Starr interviews CJ Blaine at the announce desk. He says it is time to get even and that he has friends in wrestling, and that he has back-up against CJ Money and Momma Money.

We see a vignette for a new wrestler who has come from the United States Army.

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) at the announce desk. Lamonte says that The Bizness Dawgs have forgotten what they did to Flex, then brings in someone to counter Xya Wolfe: Memphis legend Reggie B. Fine. Reggie says The L.A. Hustlers should have called him a long time ago and that he is taking them to the top, then tells Maria Starr to drop Dustin and get with him.

Sycho Simon retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship in a No Rules match against Crazzy Steve after elbow dropping Crazzy Steve through a table.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for June 14, 2025

In backstage footage from earlier today, we see "The Problem" Aaron Roberts attacking and threatening Marko "Hangtime" Harris as officials and security try to restore order. It takes Justin Case to calm Aaron Roberts down.

Matchmaker King Cobra suddenly shows up. He gets the show started with a match and says that he will have an update on today's main event.

We see footage of Jazz coaching at the WrestleCenter.

CJ Blaine, Kale and "Main Event" Bradley beat "The Gift" Ray Sanders, The Shocker and CJ Money in a six-man tag match to face each other in a Triple Threat Match to decide the inaugural Junior Heritage Champion next week. This happens after Bradley drives Kale head-first into the mat before getting the pin and the win for his team.

Dustin Starr has an unscheduled interview with Marko "Hangtime" Harris at the announce desk. Marko says that if Aaron Roberts is "The Problem," then he is "the solution," and demands that Matchmaker King Cobra make their match official.

As Makkari Kandy fills up her candy bowl, Wonderboy shows up and congratulates her on her recent victory before the two of them hug. When Wonderboy leaves, J. Webb shows up and shakes his head.

Tim Bosby beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox by submission with the ankle lock.

Sycho Simon is interviewed backstage. Simon grabs the microphone and says that the rules are out the window, because when he beat "The GunShow" Brett Michaels for the Heritage title, he makes the rules.

Dustin Starr interviews The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) at the announce desk. Tim Grind warns The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) that they are coming for them and that they accepted their challenge a long time ago. Lil' Homie says that before he and Tim Grind take care of business with The L.A. Hustlers, Xya Wolfe will take care of business in the ring right now.

Nixi XS beats Xya Wolfe with a DDT to send a message to Diana Taylor. During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) attack Tim Grind and Lil' Homie at ringside, and their brawl goes to the back. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says that Diana Taylor is crying in pain and says that she warned her, and says it is Diana's fault if she cannot show up to defend her title just like she defends hers. Nixi says that until Diana can meet her eye-to-eye and face-to-face in the ring, she will never be the real Memphis Women's Champion.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with The Shocker at the snack bar, then The Shocker leaves and Ray Sandersis met by Oso and Vashawn Harvey. Oso says Vashawn will be the Junior Heritage Champion, then wishes Ray Sanders luck as they both leave.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts after missing a second Problem Bomb when he points at Pete Pranica in the corner.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 26, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says Roberts had a problem and took care of it, and Washington says he is tired of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels getting opportunities and that he will beat him and become the Heritage Champion. Robert tells the WWE ID Prospects that this is his house and threatens to fight any one of them. All of a sudden, Jackson Drake shows up, introduces himself and says he is here to solve a problem. He says he looks at Roberts and sees not a problem, but a joke and "a 400 lb. parade floatie with anger issues" who wants to fight people, then says he is just "the baddest man talking." Referees have to stop a brawl from breaking out after Drake challenges Roberts for next week.

We see footage from earlier in the week of Oso watching "The Gift" Ray Sanders training in the WrestleCenter. Oso tells Sanders that he hopes to hear from him.

The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow), now without Reverend Ash Taylor, beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

We see footage of Reverend Ash Taylor travelling down a dirt road and into a forest with his jacket in one hand and his collection plate in the other. He soon finds a sign in the leaves, and it leads him to an abandoned barn-like building. We then hear a news report for The Slaugterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James).

"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats CJ Blaine following the distraction by CJ Money and Mama Money. After the match, CJ Money and Mama Money get in the ring, and CJ hits Blaine in the back with a leather belt.

Backstage, Nixi XS tries to call someone to help her deal with Diana Taylor when Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett show up and propose to back Nixi up against Diana.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against J. Webb after taking a piece of candy out of Makkari Kandy's candy bucket. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After mentioning that the sour candy he just got was extra sour, Anthony declares another victory before asking who is next.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe are met by Lil' Homie Lance, who shows up with new jerseys and a new name - the Bizzness Dawgs - and makes it clear he wants a piece of The L.A. Hustlers. Grind says Lance is not ready, but Lance says they can work as a team.

Wonderboy beats Larintiz X.

In backstage footage from earlier this week, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Tim Bosby. He finds out that his rematch with Marko Harris will be two-out-of-three falls and will have the Cobra Cup on the line. Bosby is okay with the first stipulation, but has to think about the second one.

Indi Hartwell and Diana Taylor beat Nixi XS and KJ Rockett.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 29, 2025

CJ Money and Momma Money suddenly show up at the announce desk. Momma Money says CJ Money has all the potential in the world and is the best wrestler in Memphis Wrestling, yet there are influences in his ear, and she knows that he has been hanging around CJ Blaine, who she says is "second rate" and will never be CJ Money. He then demands that CJ Money bring CJ Blaine to the announce desk. CJ Money does as asked, and Momma Money tells CJ Blaine that he is second rate while CJ Money is "top tier." CJ Blaine says that he and CJ Money were a t ag team, but now, CJ Money is "a mama's boy." Momma Money tells CJ Money that if he loves her like he says he does, he will challenge CJ Blaine right now and prove that he is "the better CJ." Once again, CJ Money does as asked and challenges CJ Blaine, and CJ Blaine accepts the challenge.

In footage from before the show, James Ellsworth shows up with Shazza McKenzie and says that he has done things for women's wrestling and that he will take McKenzie to the top.

"Main Event" Bradley beats The Shocker after knocking The Shocker off the top rope with a low blow that the referee does not see.

Backstage, Cappuccino Jones is met by "The Gift" Ray Sanders. Cappuccino Jones congratulates Sanders on his recent win, and Sanders notes that Cappuccino nearly beat Roberts. Cappuccino says that it is "on sight" with Aaron Roberts and that he will beat him next time.

Allister vs. James Curtis ends as soon as it can begin. At the start of the match, "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case are seen heading towards the ring, and Roberts gets in the ring and clotheslines both men. Roberts goes on the attack and lays both men out, hitting them both with a Problem Bomb. As he goes for a powerbomb on Allister, Cappuccino Jones gets in the ring and drop kicks Roberts out of the ring. Roberts tells Cappuccino that he picked a bad day to mess with him, and challenges him to a match next week. He then tells Justin Case that he wants Cappuccino Jones alone and that he wants him to hang back, then says it is over for Cappuccino Jones. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews Cappuccino Jones at the announce desk. He says Roberts is the one with the problem and that he will get the caffeine, and that the caffeine always comes with a crash.

Backstage, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) confront Matchmaker King Cobra for putting him in a ladder match, with the both of them being afraid of heights and Lamont getting nosebleeds. King Cobra tells both of them that falling off the ladder is "like taking a big back drop" and tells Lamont to hold his nose while climbing the ladder, which Lamont is not exactly elated to hear. He also tells The L.A. Hustlers to close their eyes while climbing the ladder.

CJ Blaine beats CJ Money after Momma Money accidentally trips CJ Money. After the match, Momma Money takes off her belt to whip CJ Money, and when CJ Blaine tries to stop her, CJ Money attacks CJ Blaine from behind, and he and Momma Money give CJ Blaine a beatdown. CJ Money and Momma Money then celebrate in the ring, revealing that the trip was all part of a plan.

Backstage, Marko Harris talks with Derrick King, saying that he beat Tim Bosby in less than three minutes and still feels undeserving of something. Derrick King says Marko will have to talk with King Cobra regarding that, then tells him to keep looking forward and that he has only one chance at this.

Dustin Starr interviews James Ellsworth at the announce desk. The fans are not happy to see him and tell him to shut up as Ellsworth announces that there will be a mixed tag team match soon and brings out his partner, Shazza McKenzie. McKenzie says Ellsworth will take her to the top, and Ellsworth says that his reputation speaks for itself before declaring they will take care of business and prove who "the television legend" and the next upcoming star in women's wrestling is. McKenzie says she is already a winner, but as a winner, she needs another winner, and declares that Ellsworth is "an incredible mentor" for women's wrestling. Ellsworth says McKenzie is the only person in the building with any sort of intelligence and that he will take her to the top.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Jay Washington. Washington gets his foot on the rope, but GunShow has the foresight to pull it off the ropes towards him. After the match, Washington pulls GunShow out of the corner and decks him with a chain wrapped around his right fist before standing over him with the Heritage Championship.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 1, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. The GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that his time is coming and that he can hear it now: "Tick, tick, boom." The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) shows up, with Aaron Roberts conspicuously absent yet again. Justin Case says they are not worried about SuperBout, as GunShow will not make it there, and demands GunShow get in the ring with Zay Washington. GunShow says that "If it takes beating one Yung GOAT to get to the other...get your ass in the ring."

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington despite the distraction and interference by Denzel Rollins and the use of a foreign object to the back of GunShow's knee by Washington.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Barnabas and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they desecrate and defile his "RighteousCenter." He says he only wanted to save Memphis Wrestling and its fans, but everyone is ungrateful and pathetic and understand nothing that he is doing for them and would rather cheer for Barnabas. He tells Barnabas that if he wants to bring his sideshow freaks into his family's path, then they can finally square off at SuperBout. Ash Taylor says he has gotten in his family's way and put his hands on them for the very last time, and when all is said and done, Barnabas and the fans will finally understand that they will walk the righteous path or be buried six feet under it.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he cost AJ Francis his match with Big John Dalton is because he wanted to, and if AJ Francis has a problem, he can meet him at SuperBout so he can show him what he is all about.

King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cub before the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Vashawn Harvey, CJ Blaine and The Shocker in the Red Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals.

We hear from Derrick King, who says that their match is going to happen and that they will meet one-on-one. He says that Sycho Simon ruined what he worked for for thirty years and that he will stick his foot down his throat very, very soon.

Backstage, a panicked "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) that Van Viciouss is making false allegations against him. Ray Collins tells Blaylock that he will handle this.

Gio Savage beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio says he thought he cut the dead weight in Draco, but Draco still wants to linger around. He says there is no more half-stepping or second chances, and that at SuperBout, he will be "The Dragon Slayer.

King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup again, this time for the Blue Match of the tournament.

Marko Harris beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, Kale and J. Webb in the Blue Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals and face Tim Bosby for the Cobra Cup at SuperBout.

In backstage footage from earlier today, CJ Money's mother wants Terrence Ward to tell her why CJ Money is not in the Cobra Cup, saying he is the best wrestler here. Terrence Ward agrees, then says he will speak with King Cobra but cannot guarantee an answer. He then appreciate CJ Money's mother sticking up for him and promises to put more emphasis on his introduction, which CJ Money's mother appreciates.

The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) retain the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Violent J punches Phil out when Phil brings one of the tag team titles into the ring only for referee David Knight to take it away and put it back.

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.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 2, 2024

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Cae head to the ring from the parking lot, and Dustin Starr interviews them from the announce desk. Justin Case says they do not care about "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, as he will not become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. Roberts says GunShow can win all the matches he wants, as he will not get a title shot until he says so. He says he has wiped his feet of "The GunShow" and has moved on to bigger and better things, then all of a sudden, Tim Bosby shows up. Bosby says he was sitting in the back and overhearing him, and last time they met in the ring, he made him tap out to win the Internet Championship, and he thinks he can make him tap out to win the Heritage Championship. Roberts says he was a different man back then and that he is the baddest man walking, then accepts Bosby's challenge.

We see footage of Memphis Tigers defensive lineman William Whitlow Jr. in the WrestleCenter ring.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil. During the match, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up, and Lamont guests on commentary, wanting to know why The L.A. Hustlers cannot get a fair shake in Memphis Wrestling. After the match, Too Kool II confront The L.A. Hustlers for distracting them from the announce desk, and Bradley makes it clear they want their title shot now. Tim Grind says they will put the titles up anytime and any where, and that The L.A. Hustlers can go back to the hood if they think Too Kool II is scared of them before shoving Bradley. Referees as well as Big Dan have to stand between both teams before things get physical.

We see footage from the Halloween Spooktacular.

In footage outside of the WrestleCenter from earlier today, Matchmaker King Cobra meets with Derrick King regarding his in-ring retirement, and King Cobra wants to make sure he has all his ducks in a row and make sure he can give him a proper send-off. Meanwhile, Sycho Simon watches from behind a couple of cars.

Sycho Simon beats CJ Blaine. After the match, Simon says CJ Blaine has some heart and is not a quitter unlike a certain person he knows, and demands that person meet him in the ring next week.

Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels meets with Tim Bosby regarding "The Problem" Aaron Roberts, and tells Bosby to watch out for Justin Case before wishing him good luck.

Dustin Starr interviws Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says that after she lost the Women's Championship to C-Rex, she locked herself in her room and cried. She then says she was not sad for long, as she thought about how hard she worked and how far she has come. Mackenzie says she will not give up on herself and the fans, as she is ready for her rematch against C-Rex. Nixi XS says Mackenzie is ignoring her because she can see right through her and calls her a failure before telling her to go home, as she is nothing without the title. Mackenzie punches Nixi in the face, but C-Rex sneaks up behind Mackenzie and attacks her. Mackenzie and C-Rex go at it in the ring, but C-Rex overpowers Mackenzie once again.

It has been revealed that somebody has been attacked in the parking lot. After the commercial break, it is revealed to be Gio Savage.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby following the distraction from Justin Case as Bosby locks in the ankle lock. After the match, Roberts continues to attack Bosby on the outside, then lays him out with the Heritage Championship. Roberts then declares that the show is over for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that The GunShow is old news, and anybody who gets in his way will end up like Tim Bosby for getting in his way. Roberts says that all of Memphis Wrestling is his now, then attacks Bosby again and hits him with the Problem Bomb. He then grabs a security guard and hits him an Uranage to end the show.

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.