Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling From Memphis recap for August 28, 2021

Memphis Grizzlies play-by-play announcer Pete Pranica guests on commentary this week.

The Allied Empire (Meklakov and Ken Dang) beat Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Allied Empire. Meklakov says they are the next tag team champions, and Ken Dang says that the next time they meet The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington), they will take the tag titles.

Dustin Starr interviews Precious at the announce table. Precious shows up wearing all black and with sunglasses, and accompanied by Jay Smooth and Kross, the latter of whom insists Precious' name is "Martin." When Dustin Starr asks what Kross and Smooth have done with Precious, Kross says "We don't know who that is," as does Precious, who does not seem like himself.

Jay Smooth beats Carlos Alexander Rios after Smooth grabs onto Kross' hands during a sit-down pin, which the referee does not see. After the match, Kross says he and Jay Smooth are going straight to the top, and insists that Precious' name is Martin.

Backstage, Van Viciouss apologizes to "INKredible" Darius Lee about what happened last week at the insistence of Miss Beronica.

Mike Anthony beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole to become #1 contender for the Memphis Heritage Championship.

Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Simon. During the match, Lil Chris and Johnny Dotson both get ejected from the match after constant interference. Later in the match, The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) shows up carrying a laid-out Lil Chris, distracting Simon, giving Johnny Dotson a chance to return to ringside and allowing Steel to hit Simon with the Memphis Heritage Championship to retain and win. After the match, Simon fights The Hollywood Horror Show, but the numbers game takes over and Jacksyn Crowley applies a cloth covered in ether on Simon before pulling out a pair of scissors and cutting off his ponytail.

Derrick King beats Tiger Joe (formerly known as Joe Exotic and Joe) with a superkick and a piledriver after Tiger Joe uses stalling tactics such as being with a few fans and emptying out his packets. (When he empties his pockets, the camera shows the business cards that he dropped, identifying him as Las Vegas Joe Exotic impersonator and body double Vegas Joe X - real name Bradley Weldon - who played the role of Joe Exotic in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and was Carole Baskin's process server in her lawsuit against the real Joe Exotic in real life. He also made waves on TMZ showing up in Las Vegas, Nevada with Tiger King co-stars Jeff and Lauren Lowe, with his resemblance to the real Joe Exotic being uncanny enough to cause fans to believe the real Joe Exotic got out of prison.) After the match, Tiger Joe (formerly known as Joe Exotic and Joe) is checked on, and Danny B. Good shows up looking confused. A stretcher is brought out to the arena courtesy of LifeTech, and Derrick has to be kept in the corner away from Tiger Joe. Tiger Joe is fitted with a neck brace and strapped into the stretcher, all while referees and security keep Derrick King - who is just watching at this point - back in a corner until Tiger Joe is out of the building.

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The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) beat "Big Swole" Justin Cole and Mike Anthony after Mike Anthony inadvertently hits Justin Cole with a running drop kick to the face. After the match, Mike Anthony tells both Dustin Starr and Justin Cole they are not a team, and that he simply made a statement last time. He says that he is sick of this situation and sick of Justin Cole. After Justin Cole says he has always been paired together with Mike Anthony in matches since day one, Dustin Starr annoiunces that both men will face each other in a Memphis Heritage Championship #1 contender's match. When it comes time to shake hands, Justin tells Mike to pack a lunch, then Mike says he accepts the match before telling Justin to be ready to accept "the ass-whippin' of a lifetime."

Austin Lane heads to the announce table, and states that he wants to know what happened to Connor as King Cobra arrives. After King Cobra says that he wants to see what happened to Connor - as well as a commercial break - we see security camera footage. In the footage, we see that Connor has been laid out by K-Toomer backstage. Afterwards, Austin Lane is attacked from behind by K-Toomer. King Cobra gets between K-Toomer and Lane, and K-Toomer backs off. Austin Lane has to be helped to the back.

Dustin Steel interviews Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson at the announce table. Alan Steel says people say he sucks because they think him holding the Memphis Heritage Championship is unfair, then says there is nothing anybody can do about it and that the fans should be grateful to be in their presence. Lil Chris suddenly shows up in the ring, and Johnny Dotson says he will beat Lil Chris "to death." Steel and Dotson get in the ring and corner Lil Chris, but Steel is attacked from behind by Simon, and Lil Chris hits Dotson with his skateboard. Lil Chris tosses Dotson out of the ring, then Steel gets a skateboard to the gut before Dotson pulls Steel out of the ring. After Steel and Dotson say this is not over before heading to the back, Dustin Steel interviews Chris and Simon, and Simon says that it has been seven years since they put their skateboard on the shelf and stopped busting other people's skulls. He says that he and Simon have put smiles on people's faces, and they had done it with everybody one but one. Simon says he does not want to do this, but next week, he will bust Steel's head, break his face and head to Beale Street with the fans, Dustin Starr and the Memphis Heritage Championship.

The Revenant of Walker Hayes quickly beats Carter Matthews (who asked for this rematch) while The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) creep Dustin and Maria Starr out at the announce table.

Backstage, Van Viciouss meets with Miss Beronica and invites her to check him out in his match, which is up next.

"The INKredible" Darius Lee beats Van Viciouss. During the match, Miss Beronica shows up to watch the match. Near the end of the match, Van Viciouss goes up top, but takes too long while talking to Miss Beronica and gets knocked off by Darius Lee, who hits a monster frog splash for the win. After the match, Viciouss attacks Darius Lee, but Miss Beronica gets in the ring and tells him to stop. Aside from one last cheap stomp, Viciouss stops and follows Miss Beronica to the back.

Outside of the arena, The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) are attacked with Kendo stick from behind by The Allied Empire (Meklakov and Ken Dang), and Meklakov states that The Allied Empire will become the next tag team champions.

We hear from Jay Smooth and Kross, who still cannot believe the strength of Lance Archer and reveal that Precious got knocked out so hard by Archer that he forgot his own name. Kross then says he has some ideas on how to take advantage of this as he and Smooth laugh.

Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce table. She admits that Diana Taylor is her favorite wrestler and is happy to have her as an opponent as she knows she will fight fair, but says that she will retain the Memphis Women's Championship.

Diana Taylor vs. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane for the Memphis Women's Championship ends when the women with the black hair from last week - now identified as Emily Syler - attacks both competitors. "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane retains the Memphis Women's Championship. Emily Syler lays out Diana Taylor, then flees after ducking a clothesline from Nikki Lane.

Dustin Starr interviews Joe Exotic - now known as just "Joe" - at the announce table. He says that he has combed the town and admits the people are pretty nice, then says he has not found another king and doesn't know if Derrick King is "worth a damn" and said he could have knocked him out last week if given the chance. After Dustin states that he wants no physicality this week, Derrick King arrives and says nobody puts a hand on him or tells him what to do, especially Joe, and if Joe wants to wrestle somebody, he can wrestle him. Joe says it was "just a slap," then says they can wrestle if they can find "one of those hotel rooms" before saying he had no idea people took wrestling seriously. King says it has been life for the last 25 years and asks Joe what he is thinking making a mockery of wrestling. After King pokes Joe in the chest, Joe shoves him, and King says they can wrestle right now. Joe says his leg hurts at first, then says he "is no Carole Baskin" and will accept Derrick King's challenge.

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"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Chris Hayes. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels. Brett says it doesn't matter how big and bad someone is, as nobody is coming to his house to run Memphis down and he will take out the opposition. As for what's next, he tells the fans to get ready for the next Memphis Heritage Champion.

In footage from last week's Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, Alan Steel retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Lil Chris in a Street Fight.

We hear from Lil Chris, who says that he will give the devil his due and admits that while Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson took him out of action for four to six weeks last week, and that he is looking for a fight. He then says that next Saturday, he will be at the WrestleCenter and he will not be coming alone.

In footage from last week's Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) to become the Memphis Tag Team Champions.

Dustin Starr interviews The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) at the announce table. Uncle Mikey tells Brad and Briar that their tag team title loss is on them and that he cannot do everything for them, and that they must rise up and do the work themselves. Brad and Briar guests on commentary for the next match.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Uncle Mikey. During the match, Brad Skimahorn distracts the referee as Justin Cole gets Mikey up. Briar Skimahorn helps Mikey get back down, and Mikey hits the discus clothesline to the back. Big Swole soon pushes Mikey into Brad, knocking him off the ring apron. Big Swole wins, then Mike Anthony runs The Skimahorns out of the ring. During the match, Mike Anthony runs The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) off from the announce table to ringside. Mike Anthony reveals on commentary that he is here to watch "Big Swole" Justin Cole, as they are both going for the same prize: the Memphis Heritage Championship.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane at the announce table. Austin Lane hypes up the free Monster Nights show at Newport, Arkansas, and after it is mentioned that Connor's whereabouts are being checked on, Austin Lane issues another Best of the Best Challenge. The challenge is answered by "Casanova" Colton Cage.

"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats "Casanova" Colton Cage despite the distraction by Ryan Pyles.

In footage from last week's Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, "DDT" Diana Taylor beats Paris Kelly with the DDT.

"DDT" Diana Taylor beats Miss Beronica. After the match, Van Viciouss helps Miss Beronica out of the ring and accompanies her to the back.

Dustin Starr interviews "Tiger" Joe Exotic at the announce table. Tiger Joe says that he has heard that Memphis is full of kings, but has yet to find one. He then says he is in cages with tigers all of the time and says a wrestling ring cannot be much different, much to the misgivings of Dustin. He then says that he is not done yet, saying he will be back and that he wants a king or else he will take Memphis over.

The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) beat Carter Matthews and "The King of POW" Chris Lexx after Jacksyn Crowley smothers Carter Matthews - who tags himself in as Chris Lexx does his countdown - with a rag.

"Tiger" Joe Exotic shows up, saying that he was unable to find a challenge backstage. Suddenly, Derrick King shows up and says he is the only king in Memphis. Danny B. Good also shows up before Tiger Joe slaps Derrick King after saying he sucks. Referees and security have to separate both men afterwards to end the show.

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Jay Smooth vs. Precious ends with Lance Archer suddenly showing up and decimating both men. Afterwards, Lance Archer corners Dustin Starr and says that everybody dies and that he is not done.

Austin Lane heads to the announce desk. It is mentioned that Connor's whereabouts are still unknown, and Austin Lane nobody, including himself, has not heard from him either. He then says there will be another Best Of The Best Challenge right now. The challenge is answered by Uncle Mikey, and The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) guest on commentary for the match.

Austin Lane beats Uncle Mikey in a Best of the Best Challenge Match despite the distractions from Briar Skimahorn.

Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson head to the announce table. Steel says he has slept well all this week after breaking simon's arm, and says that when you mess with "the living legends of Memphis wrestling," you become a memory. Dotson brags about breaking Lil Chris' arm and keeping him from doing things, but when he messes with some fans, he gets hit with a steel chair to the back by Lil' Chris, who then brawls with Steel in the ring despite a broken arm. Steel soon sends Lil' Chris broken arm-first into a ring post, but Lil' Chris fights back with a chair shot to Steel's back.

We hear from Cece Chanel, who says that Heather Monroe has been chasing championship gold for a long time and admits that Heather is good, and says that while Nikki Lane is a rising star, she is a tough opponent. She says that she has been working hard too, and that she will be coming for the Memphis Women's Championship, too.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she cannot wait to hit Paris Kelly with a DDT tonight at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night.

Before the next match, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock gets angry with "The GunShow" Brett Michael for injuring The Revenant of Walker Hayes' face. He then removes the cover from Walker Hayes' face to reveal that Hayes is wearing a mask before directing him to the ring.

The Revenant of Walker Hayes decimates Carter Matthews after The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) force Matthews into the ring when Matthews tries to get out of the match. Jacksyn is noted to have two different colored eyes.

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane retains the Memphis Women's Championship against Heather Monroe. During the match, Lil Bit shows up and hits Nikki Lane with Heather's fan, but Nikki kicks out.

Before the next match, Lance Archer says that he would come back and that he wants to see what Championship Wrestling From Memphis has. Uncle Mikey and The Skimahorns head to the ring and surround it. Lance Archer takes them all down one by one with a couple of clotheslines, and the three of them regroup before going for an all-out assault on Archer, which has virtually no effect. Archer goes for a choke slam on Mikey, and while Brad and Briar hit him with stereo chop blocks, even this has no effect. Mikey goes for a suplex only for Archer to chuck him from one corner to the other. Archer then choke slams Briar onto Brad, then hits Mikey with a nasty chop. He gets him up top, chops him again, then hits Mikey with the Blackout in the middle of the ring. Suddenly, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring with Archer. Archer goes for a choke slam, but Brett escapes it and hits the GunShow Lariat. Security and referees have to stop an angry Archer from getting back in the ring.

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Miss Beronica beats Queen Katelyn with a backslide for the upset win.

Lil Chris - with a bandaged left arm - shows up and challenges and says Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson are cowards, then tells Alan Steel to get out to the ring to prove what kind of man he is so he can put his hands on him. After the commercial break, Johnny Dotson runs out, but Lil Chris hits him with a steel chair and proceeds to beat him up until Alan Steel runs out and attacks Lil Chris from behind. Dotson and Steel get Lil Chris in the ring, then Steel puts Chris' bandaged arm in a steel chair that Dotson soon stomps on from the top rope.

We see a video from The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) with images of Jacksyn Crowley staring into a camera, The Revenant of Walker Hayes with his head in a bag and a rocking chair.

Danny B. Good beats Uncle Mikey when the distraction from Briar Skimahorn fails. After the match, The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) confronts The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn), who tell them that they do not deserve a tag team title shot. It is then announced via video package by Teddy Long that if The Skimahorns don't want to do the right thing, they will face the wrestlers of his choice next week at Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night. It is immediately implied that The Yung GOATs will be facing The Skimahorns for the Memphis Tag Team Championships on that night.

We hear from Lance Archer, who tells Championship Wrestling From Memphis to bring their best, as no matter who gets brought in front of him, everybody dies. Lance Archer will appear next week. We then hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that everybody dies but one and that this is his house.

Van Viciouss beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx.

We hear from "INKredible" Darius Lee, who talks about the meaning of some of his tattoos.

K-Toomer beats Carter Matthews.

Mike Anthony and "Big Swole" Justin Cole compete against each other in the gym over who can lift more in the gym.

We hear from Diana Taylor. Upon hearing that Teddy Long will be General Manager for Memphis Wrestling Saturday Night, she tries to get a certain match made official. Meanwhile, Paris Kelly wonders what Eric McMahon got her into, as she does not want to face Diana Taylor.

Uncle Mikey and The Skimahorns try to get help from Big Ace and Big Jack, but when they find out that Big Ace is hurt, Mikey calls Big Ace "worthless." Ace grabs Mikey, but Mikey and The Skimahorns gang up on him.

Backstage, Danny B. Good calls Teddy Long to help him take care of a certain situation.

Dustin Starr interviews Heather Monroe at the announce desk. Heather says the Memphis Women's Championship will be hers soon, as it is already hers for making the women's division. She says she should have been the first champion, but she was not even in the conversation. She says she should have been the first champion, but she was not even in the conversation. Suddenly, "Smokin' Hott" Nikki Lane attacks Heather Monroe, and the two women brawl at ringside. Heather Monroe has the upper hand at first, but Nikki Lane fights back as the brawl goes to the back row. Two referees eventually arrive to break it up. When Heather holds up the Memphis Women's title, Nikki takes it from her and hits her with it.

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Before the next match, The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) declare that their match is non-title at the announce desk.

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).

Before the next match, Connor fails to show up, and King Cobra shows up saying he cannot find Connor anywhere. Suddenly, "The INKcredible" Darius Lee shows up and offers to take Austin Lane's open challenge. Cobra gives Darius Lee his blessing.

Austin Lane beats "The INKredible" Darius Lee in a Best of the Best Open Challenge.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Danny B. Goode beats Jay Smooth despite the constant interference from Kross. After the match, Danny B. Good wants to know what is going on with Derrick King, but Derrick King refuses to talk to him and walks away.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that he has gotten rid of Eric McMahon and that is just her and Paris Kelly, and now she is going to put their friendship aside.

Dustin Starr interviews Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson at the announce desk. Alan Steel says Memphis was his hometown, but he has moved out of the state after how people treat others. He says the Memphis Heritage title is back on his shoulder, and that everyone wants to play games until they run into "grown folks." After saying that Action Jackson has gone missing and that Simon has been laid out, Lil' Chris shows up and confronts Alan Steel only for Johnny Dotson to attack him from behind. Steel also attacks Lil' Chris, and Dotson throws Lil' Chris shoulder-first into a ring post.

We hear from Lance Archer, who says that he is come and demands that Championship Wrestling From Memphis bring their best.

"The Gun Show" Brett Michaels quickly beats Connor Matthews. After a vignette from The Hollywood Horror Show ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) where Jimmy Blaylock says that The Revenant of Walker Hayes is the real monster and will make everyone pay, Brett tells The Hollywood Horror Show that he isn't done and to bring it on.

Dustin Starr interviews "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. After Nikki says she has done this for her two daughters to show that women can also wrestle, Heather Monroe shows up and says she is the only reason Nikki is even a champion and says it is a shame that she is the one carrying the women's title. Nikki Lane says she is "the woman of Memphis," and Heather Monroe tells her to keep holding that belt for her. Nikki Lane then guests on commentary for the next match.

Cece Chanel beats Lil Bit with the Cobra Clutch. After the match, Heather Monroe attacks "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane from behind on the outside while Lil Bit attacks Cece Chanel from behind in the ring. Heather then takes the Memphis Women's Championship and says it belongs to her and not "that trash over there," saying that she is the top female star in the United Wrestling Network and that the title exists because of her.

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Bam Bam Malone vs. Action Jackson ends in a no-contest when "The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson force their way into the building and attack both men. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels goes after Steel and Dotson but is overpowered by both men after Dotson complains on commentary that he was not the legal man when he was pinned. King Cobra then shows up and threatens to fight Steel and Dotson himself, then Bam Bam and Action Jackson get back in the ring and toss Steel and Dotson out of the ring.

We hear from "The Memphis Mauler" Alan Steel and Johnny Dotson, who tell Bam Bam Malone and Action Jackson that if he wants to put his nose in "the real Memphis legends'" business, then they will see what happens when superheroes cannot fly next week.

Diana Taylor beats Paris Kelly.

Backstage, Terrance Ward interviews Austin Lane, who tells Derrick King that what he did a few weeks ago was uncalled for, and after last week, they will do it "old school." He tells King to meet him in the ring for a one-on-one match.

We see a vignette for The Crowleys (Jackson and Otis Crowley) where Walker Hayes goes missing.

Backstage, Terrance Ward interviews Precious and "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt. As both men fight over who is in front, Cassandra Golden tells them to stop and get on the same page before telling them they are in a tag team match to see how well they get along.

Da Russell Twins (Allen and Cameron Russell) beat Precious and "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt after Precious refuses to let Rembrandt tag him in and walks off to the back.

Backstage, Eric McMahon gets with Super Ed and tries to get him to cheat his way to victory.

Derrick King, "Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black and Van Viciouss are seen arriving to the building in a white limousine.

Backstage, "Big Swole" Jusin Cole says it is time for him to "max out" and deadlift 125 kilograms for the Grind City Rumble, starting with today's match.

Norman Meklakov beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole with an eye poke followed by the full nelson slam.

"The King of POW" Chris Lexx beats Carter Matthews.

Derrick King guests on commentary, refusing to answer Austin Lane's challenge.

Austin Lane beats Van Viciouss after Nikki Lane stops "The Queen of the Gulf Coast" Katelynn Black from interfering and Lane hits Viciouss with Derrick King's crown, which Katelynn has handed to Viciouss to use as a weapon as the referee is distracted. After the match, Derrick King gets in the ring and superkicks Austin Lane, then demands that the referee count the pinfall and raise his hand afterwards.