Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 14, 2022

Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon says they came here to say thanks to "all the freeloading fans" for getting off their coattails so they could win the Memphis tag team titles, then thanks the legends who have held people like The Posses back before saying they own Memphis Wrestling now. Mr. Chris demands that he no longer be called "Lil'" anymore, then Simon announces that Dustin Starr - who is called "Memphis Vince" according to their shirts - has signed them to a big deal and that the "Memphis Vince" shirt is available right now. As Mr. Chris says that "Big Swole" Justin Cole had his shot at the Memphis Heritage Championship like everyone else, he and Simon are attacked from behind by Justin Cole, and referees and security swarm in to break up the brawl. Justin Cole is held back while The Posse leave through the front door.

Van Viciouss and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock proposition Derrick King to join them, with Van Viciouss asking Derrick King to be his assistant "just like old times." Derrick King declines. Blaylock says Derrick King just screwed up.

After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole, who says he is looking for a fight and not a match, and that he wants The Posse even if that means the fight is unsanctioned.

K-Toomer beats Gio Savage. After the match, the referee - the same one who has had Tops Bar-B-Q on his shirt and eaten off the mat in the past - puts his gum behind his ear before pulling out a burger and eating it, much to the surprise of K-Toomer. After the match, K-Toomer tells Rhino that he wants all the smoke and that he knows where to find him.

We hear from Martin, who says that week after week, he is hearing about unfinished business, and that this afternoon, he will have some of his own to take care of.

Mike Anthony beats "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown. After the match, Mike Anthony threatens to hit Dustin Starr so hard that his first of kin will feel it if he eyeballs him again, then wants to know why there is no nameplate with his name on it on the Cobra Cup. He then says he does not care about Dustin Starr's or the fans' feelings and that he would fart if he wanted to hear from a butthole, then says "Time is ticking...whatever it takes."

We hear from Norman Meklakov, who says that he is the most dominant man in professional wrestling and that nobody can break the Meklalock and that nobody can break him.

Next week: The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) vs. "Big Swole" Justin Cole!

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey) beat The Yung GOATs (Zay Washington and Rashad Lee). Before the match, Briar Skimahorn hands out fliers stating "I'm A Lil' Stinkerhorn." During the match, Rashad Lee gets Uncle Mikey in the ring only to find out that Brad - not Mikey - is the legal man. When he gets Brad Skimahorn into the ring, Brad wins the match with an inside cradle. Both teams shake hands after the match.

We hear from Mike Anthony from inside what looks like a jail cell. He says that he has committed no crime and that he thrives in an environment like a prison that others can endure, saying it is his happy place and why he is in a class all by himself. He says that he is self-made and not made by Memphis Wrestling, Dustin Starr or the fans, and that the fans will soon find this out.

Dustin Starr interviews Martin at the announce desk. Martin says that for the past year, he has been having unfinished business, and today, he will take care of that business. He then calls out Lance Archer out. Lance Archer shows up, takes the microphone, then asks Martin if he has a death wish before saying he has unfinished business, but not with Martin. He gives Martin a chance to walk out of the ring and get out of Memphis or else he will make an example of him. Martin steps up to Archer instead, and punches him in the face. Archer takes the punch, then choke slams Martin. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up with referees and security trying to hold him back. Archer teases getting out of the ring, which alarms everyone holding Brett back, before tossing the Memphis Heritage Championship over to Brett and telling him that will be the last time he is in the ring as champion before he beats him for the title.

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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.

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We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who says that today is the day and that when the dust settles and the smoke clears, all he will hear is a boom. We then hear from Mike Anthony, who says that today is the day that he rises to the top and Michaels' reign as Memphis Heritage Champion comes to an end, and that he will do whatever it takes.

Danny B. Good and DJ Brown beat The Skimahorns (Brad and Briar Skimahorn).

We hear from Zay Washington. He mentions that he will take care of The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) later; today, he is here to have his brother's back.

When asked about The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) backstage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole says he will focus on The Posse after the Grind City Rumble.

Action Jackson beats Carlos Alexander Rios. After the match, Action Jackson says he is Rumble ready.

We hear from Skyler, who says that her actions speak for her and that Amber Rodriguez is hers. We then hear from Amber Rodriguez, who says she has heard nothing but ignorance and that she will burst her bubble and shatter her dreams as only she can so she can focus on new clients.

We hear from Heather Monroe, who says that everyone wants a chance at the Memphis Women's title but seems too distracted to actually get it, especially Amber Rodriguez and Skyler, who she hopes rip each other to shreds so she can take what is left because she is a smart and fighting champion.

Rashad Lee - who is Zay Washington's blood brother - vs. Jay Smooth ends in a no-contest after The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) show up and Rashad Lee dives at them from the top rope. After the match, The Posse attack Rashad Lee, then flee when Zay Washington shows up with a chair.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against Mike Anthony in a no-rules Final Showdown after handcuffing Mike Anthony and hitting Anthony with a chain wrapped around his bicep during the GunShow Lariat.

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Heather Monroe beats "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane and Rebel Kel in a three-way match to become the Memphis Women's Champion! During the match, K-Toomer shows up and jumps Matt, and leaves the ring to help Matt to the back with two referees. She later gets back in the match. Near the end of the match, Nikki Lane pins Rebel Kel to seemingly retain, but Kel gets her hand on the bottom rope and the referee notices it in time. During the confusion, Heather Monroe pins Nikki Lane with a schoolkid pin and grabs the tights to get the win and the title.

Backstage, Chris Hayes talks to Carter Matthews, who says he is "still not feeling it." Hayes says he has found a partner, and that partner is Big Jack. Matthews likes this news.

Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) and Big Jack beat The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss.

We hear from DJ Brown, Danny B. Good and Derrick King. As Danny B. Good says today is the big day, Mike Anthony shows up and says "one down, one to go" and that he will take care of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will Brown and Good take care of everyone else. Mike Anthony says he will make "The GunShow" wish he was a no-show.

We get a look at the championship ring that will be worn by the winners of the Memphis Trios Championships in today's main event, which will be worn in place of championship belts.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Lil' Chris) and "Big Swole" Justin Cole. Simon says they have had their ring fingers sized, and Justin Cole says that he and The Posse are ready to win the Memphis Trios Championships.

Backstage, Meklakov cuts a promo in Russian.

Meklakov beats Rashad Lee. During the match, Ken Deng shows up, and Meklakov mouths off at him from the ring.

We hear from The GunGOATs (Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels). Roberts is excited to finally make it to the finals, and Washington says it is time to put in the work. Brett Michaels welcomes Mike Anthony to the GunShow.

Danny B. Good, "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown and Mike Anthony beat The GunGOATs ("The GunShow" Brett Michaels, Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington) and the team of The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) and "Big Swole" Justin Cole in a three-way elimination tag team match to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the inaugural Memphis Trios Champions!

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The GunGOATs ("The Gun Show" Bret Michaels, Aaron Roberts, Zay Washington) beat Jay Smooth, Kross and Martin to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

Diana Taylor beats Shalonce Royal.

We hear from Rebel Kel. She talks about the Gauntlet for the Gold match, but she is soon interrupted by Heather Monroe, who tells her that she will see a little difference between now and then.

Dustin Starr introduces Austin Lane at the announce desk. Austin says that the surgery he will get on his arm tomorrow will not stop him, and says that he wants him in the ring regardless of whether he is medically cleared or not. Nikki Lane and Matt show up to talk Austin out of this.

The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) announce that they are teaming with "Big Swole" Justin Cole in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

The Posse (Simon and Lil Chris) and "Big Swole" Justin Cole beat The Elements of Wrestling ("Casanova" Colton Cage and Ryan Pyles) and Van Viciouss to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament.

The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) are stoked to be in the Memphis Trios Tournament as the only real trio in the tournament. They say they know each other better than the other trios and tell everyone else in the tournament to watch out.

We hear from Danny B. Good and Derrick King. Danny B. Good says they have a good chance in the Memphis Trios Tournament and that they need one more man. Danny B. Good brings in Mike Anthony, who is only interested in having Brett Michaels in the ring. He tells Brett Michaels that time is ticking.

Danny B. Good, "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown and Mike Anthony beat The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) to advance in the Memphis Trios Tournament. (DJ Brown replaces Derrick King, who is not cleared to compete.)

Backstage, Carter Matthews tells Chris Hayes that they cannot catch a break and that they can't find a third man for the Memphis Trios Tournament. Chris Hayes something will come up.

Big Jack beats Carlos Alexander Rios in his first match in four months after coming back from knee surgery.

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is conspicuous by his absence, and Jacksyn Crowley talks for the first time, calling himself the co-director before introducing Otis Crowley and Walker Hayes. He asks if "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock controls them before saying that no one can control The Crowleys and that nobody can stop The Hollywood Horror Show.

The Hollywood Horror Show (Jacksyn Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) vs. Ivan Warsaw, Crazzy Steve and The Boogeyman in the Memphis Trios Tournament ends before it can start. After Ivan Warsaw goes on the attack before the bell rings, Crazzy Steve shows up and holds his own against The Hollywood Horror Show, even getting up from a chokeslam from The Revenant of Walker Hayes. The Boogeyman then shows up, and fends off Walker Hayes before chokeslamming him. The show ends with Boogeyman putting worms in Jacksyn Crowley's mouth. After the show, another fan gets to eat a worm.

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In memory of Joseph Hudson (Josephus/Question Mark), 1977 - 2021.

Derrick King and Van Viciouss - the deliverer of the letter from last week - guest on commentary for this week's show.

Eric McMahon still cannot get in the building, this time because the venue is sold out.

Norman Meklakov beats "The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.

Backstage, Dreadhead Kev takes a picture of The Skimahorn Brothers (Brad and Briar Skimahorn), but gets pushed around by one of them. They leave when The Posse (Lil Chris and Simon) show up.

A person with a box of pizza from 3 Guys Pizza Pies is in the ring with a box of pizza when Lord Humongous shows up and chokeslams him. The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis Crowley) then show up and inspect the chokeslammed man as Humongous leaves, then wave his hands around. The two of them then fight over the chokeslammed man, then notice the box of pizza, take it and leave.

Big Ace and Big Jack Parker beat The Hollywood Blondes ("Hollywood" Adam Swayze and Rex).

"Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane beats Diana Taylor. During the match, as Derrick King announces that Queen Katelynn will be here next week, Precious shows up to take some notes.

The Yung GOATs (Aaron Roberts and Zay Washington) beat Da Russell Twins (Allen and Cameron Russell).

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.

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"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Johnny Lyons to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.

We hear from David Marquez, who talks about the United Wrestling Network's history of cooperating with other entities in the wrestling world and the amount of wrestling superstars it has presented in its existence.

We see footage of Jase Osei training.

"The Last Hotstepper" DJ Brown beats "The King of POW" Chris Lexx with a roll-up to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament. During the match, someone delivers a letter to the announce table. According to the letter, "a king will be here" next week.

Backstage, The Posse (Lil Chris and Simon) pranks The Skimahorn Brothers (Brad and Briar Skimahorn) with a whoopie cushion.

Backstage, Eric McMahon finds out he is not on the entry list.

We see a vignette for Lord Humongous.

Backstage, we see the women's division as well as Precious.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony with a schoolkid pin to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament. After the match, Anthony attacks Cole's ribs and hits him with a Spear.

We see a short vignette of Dustin Starr talking about The Crowleys (Jacksyn and Otis).

Cassandra Golden beats "New Money" Salena Dean.

We see footage of Dustin Starr interviewing King Cobra.

We see footage of King Cobra talking to Dustin Starr about his classic match with Jerry "The King" Lawler.

Norman Meklakov beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.