After Dark - AEW Dark recap for January 26, 2021

"Absolute" Ricky Starks guests on commentary for the next three matches.

Miro beats Fuego del Sol with the Accolade.

Jurassic Express (Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus) beat Lee Johnson and Aaron Solow by submission.

SoCal Uncensored ("The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian) beat TNT (Terrence and Terrell Hughes).

Anthony Ogogo guests on commentary for the next six matches.

The Butcher and The Blade beat M'Badu and KC Navarro.

Rey Fenix beats Baron Black. Fenix helps Black up after the match.

Shanna beats KiLynn King.

Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. beats Brooke Havok with the Lockjaw. (The match is Brooke Havok's very first one.)

We hear from Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz). Santana says it is that time of year for New Year's resolutions, but he and Ortiz have been on the ball the entire time and tells all those who have been asleep to wake up and smell the coffee, for it is their time to eat. Ortiz says they gave everyone fair warning, and tells everyone to beware.

Abadon beats Vertvixen.

It's time for the Pretty Peter's Pageant Provocation Walk-Off. Aubrey Evans, Brandi Rhodes and Jerry Lynn are the judges, all of whom except for Jerry Lynn are insulted by "Pretty" Peter Avalon. Lee Johnson is then introduced before doing the walk-off first, in which he scores all 9's. Avalon does the walk-off second, but Jerry Lynn asks for a reply when it comes to the scoring. It is noticed that Avalon makes a slight misstep on the carpet, and gives Avalon a 6. Lee Johnson wins the walk-off, but he is soon laid out by Cezar Bononi, who shows up out of nowhere to attack Johnson before leaving with Avalon after Jerry Lynn steps in.

Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Ryzin and Mike Verna.

Tay Conti beats Davienne by submission.

-1 guests on commentary for the next three matches.

Preston "10" Vance beats Ray Jaz. After the match, -1 hits Ray Jaz with the Kendo stick before Griff Garrison, Jr. gets in the ring with a lacrosse stick. -1 hits Griff with the Kendo stick, then chokes him out with the lacrosse stick before 10 has to pull him off.

Red Velvet beats Madi Wrenkowski.

Danny Limelight beats Sean Maluta.

Ivelisse beats Jazmin Allure.

Powerhouse Hobbs beats Jake St. Patrick.

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Jungle Boy beats Nick Comoroto by submission. (Jungle Boy's theme is now "Tarzan Boy" by Baltimore.)

"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Alex Gracia. After the match, Vickie Guerrero calls Gracia "a bubblicious piece of bubble gum" who is going to get destroyed again after faling to have learned her lesson, then Nyla Rose grabs a table as Vickie Guerrero plants the bottom of her boot on Gracia's head. Gracia then receives a powerbomb through the table.

Scorpio Sky beats Ariel Levy.

Marko Stunt shows up, then -1 shows up right afterwards and says that Marko only wins because he has someone taller than him and that he will be so much taller when he gets older. Cody Rhodes, QT Marshall and others have to keep both men apart, and as Marko Stunt walks away, -1 knocks down QT Marshall as he chases after Marko.

Rey Fenix beats Aaron Solow.

Brandon Cutler beats Louie Valle.

Before the next match, "Pretty" Peter Avalon introduces Angel Fashion as the next challenge in "Pretty Peter's Pageant Provocation."

"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats Angel Fashion.

Ivelisse and Diamante beat KiLynn King and Tesha Price by submission.

The Gunn Club (Billy, Austin and Colten Gunn) beat Mike Verna and Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson).

Shanna beats Vipress.

Matt Sydal beats Baron Black.

Thunder Rosa beats Ashley Vox.

The Acclaimed (Max Caster and Anthony Bowes) beat Lee Johnson and Shawn Dean.

Danny Limelight beats Fuego del Sol, earning his first AEW win.

Frankie Kazarian beats Griff Garrison, Angelico and Darius Martin in a four-way match.

Sammy Guevara beats Michael Nakazawa. After the match, Guevara says his back hurts from carrying the show, then says it is a new year, that he is glad to get out of 2020 and that this year will be the same as every other one, as he does not need a change in the calendar to work hard, as all he knows is work. He says there is nobody better than him, and if there is, he issues an open challenge for them to come to the ring. Guevara then says he will become a champion in AEW.

Alan "5" Angels beats Serpentico. After the match, -1 shows up and mocks Luther, mocking Luther for thinking he is smart because he has a "big red ball" on his forehead, saying that he knows what he knows because he has a brain and not a big red ball. He then says that you have a big red ball on your face, "your face just look stupid, and The Dark Order will always beat you."

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for September 26, 2020

Ray Rosas shows up to start tonight's show when he is suddenly attacked by SoCal Distancing (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest). SoCal's mysterious masked leader watches as Andy Brown and Adrian Quest slam Rosas into the steps.

Backstage, David Marquez is approached by Richie Slade, who says that he is sick and tired of opportunities being given to people who can spin and flip, then re-introduces Flex McCallion, who says that "beef candy" is lacking in CWFH. He says there is no manliness, the hair, the beard and the ability to groom up, and says that "Beef Candy" is "the flavor of choice."

Danny "Limelight" Rivera and "King FatBoy" Papo Esco beat The Millennials (Brendan and Danny Divine; the latter of whom replaces Daniel Luna). After the match, John Roberts interviews Esco and Rivera on the stage. Rivera says that Esco is hungry and that they are coming for everybody, and Esco says that they are here to "rob your house."

"The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater beats Jose Santiago. After the match, John Roberts interviews Clearwater, who says that there are those who say they will do and those who say they did, and he did what he said he was coming here to do. He says that he will beat his opponents with the Midas Touch and hit them with the gold standard in professional wrestling.

John Roberts tries to get an interview with Watts, but Watts is suddenly attacked by a hooded man with a crowbar, who turns out to be Miguel.

Dan Joseph is in the ring. He says that he misses wrestling and having come back from commentary to wrestle in the ring defend the Television Championship, then says he is not waiting and calls out anybody who wants to take him on. Slice Boogie shows up to answer Joseph's challenge.

Dan Joseph retains the United Television Championship against Slice Boogie.

We hear from Nikko Marquez, who says that the show is fine without a women's division, as Halston Boddy went into business into himself and that last week's women's match was a violation of his orders. He tells Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe that he runs the show, even from afar, and then introduces the main event, which is - ironically for him - a women's match with Heather Monroe in it.

Before the next match, Halston Boddy says he has been thrown in better dumpsters by classier people, then announces that Match 5 of the best-of-seven series is a Taped Fist Match.

Heather Monroe vs. Lacey Ryan in a Taped Fist Match in Match 5 of the best-of-seven series ends with Nikko Marquez showing up, causing a commotion and stopping the match. This leads to Halston Boddy and Heather Monroe striking Nikko Marquez, and the referee, a member of security and even ring announcer Adnan Kureishy having to step in to hold everyone back, even as Lacey Ryan is fighting with Heather Monroe. Nikko goes down, and eventually the entire locker room empties and brawls on the outside, in the ring and even at the broadcast booth to end the show.

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"BHK" Kevin Martenson beats Danny "Limelight" Rivera with the Rat Trap. (Martenson goes by both his Rocknes Monsters and Vermin names, as Vermin is effectively gone from Championship Wrestling From Hollywood is gone now.)

Backstage, Danny "Limelight' Rivera meets "King Fatboy" Papo Esco, who tells Rivera that he is here in CWFH now and that he must fall down and get back up at times. He also says that Rivera won't be losing anymore.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews a man named Miguel, a lifelong friend of Watts. He says he has known Watts for a long time and is more worried about Watts than anyone. He says Watts owes him one, and asks him to come to the show next week.

EJ Sparks beats Jack Cartwright with the Spark-Out.

David Marquez interviews Will Allday, who says he has beaten Ray Rosas once and he can do it again. He says that Ray has a shiny badge and there is a new sheriff in town, and tells him to hand his badge over or else he will take him out to pasture.

We hear from Nikko Marquez, who is wearing a bandage over his head. He mentions Heather Monroe's attack on him, and says he has not sanctioned any women's matches since then and has consulted his legal team before taking further action. He thanks the fans for joining him, and announces the rematch for the Hollywood Heritage Championship between Will Allday and Ray Rosas.

In a match sanctioned by interim matchmakers, Vipress beats Cece Chanel with the Poison Apple.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy. Heather says that her hand is broken after Nikko made her punch him, and that Nikko will not destroy the women's division she helped build up. Halston Boddy says that Nikko will not get his wish to destroy the women's division and that they have some unfinished business with Lacey Ryan, and they will take care of it next week.

Clark Connors and Dicky Mayer beat 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) after Mayer hits a jumping knee to the back of Pearl's neck as Connors has Pearl in a Boston Crab.

We hear from Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and Jordan Clearwater. Clearwater says he is set on his goals and that he is not the same man he was before, and Troop says he is getting stronger, faster and better. It is then announced that Clearwater will return to action next week.

Ray Rosas retains the Hollywood Heritage Championship against Will Allday. After the match, SoCal Distancing's (???, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) "We Are Everywhere" screen pops up to end the show.

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Cece Chanel vs. Vipress ends with Nikko Marquez calling for the bell and kicking both wrestlers and the referee out of the ring. After the match, Nikko Marquez says the match is done, then Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy show up. Halston calls Nikko "Discount Marquez," as he says that Nikko acts like he runs the place. Nikko says he does and that his name is on the bottom of his checks, then shoves Boddy. Nikko says "the adults are talking" when Heather Monroe interjects, and the argument soon escalates between Halston Boddy and Nikko Marquez as Halston defends Heather Monroe. When Nikko pokes Halston, Heather kicks Nikko Marquez in the head. Referees show up as Heather gives Nikko the ground-and-pound, and Halston Boddy tells Nikko "That's what you get, Marquez!"

Clark Connors beats Jack Cartwright with a Spear followed by a Boston Crab after Cartwright misses big on a top rope corkscrew moonsault.

We see "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, who has been training with Blake "Bulletrpoof" Troop in his quest to be the best in the CWFH locker room. Troop says that Clearwater has improved and will soon become "the gold standard."

Backstage, John Roberts is waiting to interview Watts, then Halston Boddy shows up. Boddy says that Nikko Marquez is power-hungry and that as long as he and Heather Monroe are here, Nikko Marquez will not mess with the women's division.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera vs. Slice Boogie ends in a time limit draw. After the match, Rivera wants Slice Boogie back in the ring, but Slice Boogie wants none of it.

4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl) beat The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) with a double-team DDT to "Sweet" Robin Shaw after repeatedly targeting Shaw's legs.

We see a man wearing a facemask. He brings out Adrian Quest and Andy Brown, and says he has given them a purpose and cure the sickness that is "SoCal wrestling" and make the decisions they cannot trust the fans to make. He says they are "SoCal Distancing" and that they will not keep their distance as they tear Southern California wrestling apart and piece it back together into something new.

Will Allday vs. Ray Rosas for the Hollywood Heritage Championship ends with SoCal Distancing (???, Adrian Quest, Andy Brown) showing up on the video screen. The mysterious masked ringleader gets Rosas' attention, and commands Adrian Quest to toss the PP3 Cup into the ocean behind them before telling Rosas "Welcome to the new normal."

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It is announced at the start of this show is an all-new episode with all-new action for the first time in five months.

John Roberts interviews Watts in the ring. Watts says he is feeling great and positive, as he likes the direction he has taken the Hollywood Heritage Championship and is issuing an open challenge for the belt right here, right now. Anthony Idol shows up in street clothes to answer, but Ray Rosas runs past him, answering the challenge first.

Ray Rosas beats Watts with a counter into an O'Connor Roll to become the Hollywood Heritage Champion! After the match, Watts is speechless as John Roberts tries to interview him to the back.

Backstage, David Marquez interviews Nikko Marquez. The two of them argue about current events, with Nikko saying that the current world situation isn't real and that the women's division is out of control following the last match between Lacey Ryan and Heath Monroe when Halston Boddy shows up to throw in his two cents. Suddenly, Nikko says that maybe CWFH from Hollywood doesn't need a women's division, Halston Boddy tries to talk some sense into Nikko. Suddenly, it is revealed that Watts is suddenly enraged backstage on his way out.

The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw) beat Jose Santiago and Jack Cartwright after Jervis is monkey flipped into the corner and is able to tag in Shaw, who hits Sweet Victory for the win.

Before the next match, Frankie Frank is about to sing a song when "King FatBoy" Papo Esco shows up to make his CWFH debut.

"King FatBoy" Papo Esco beats Frankie Frank.

Backstage, John Roberts interviews Ray Rosas, who is approached by Adrian Quest and Andy Brown. Brown tells him that the three of them still have a match later.

Dan Joseph retains the United Television Championship against EJ Sparks. After the match, John Roberts interviews Joseph, who says he was waiting months for competition and got it in the form of EJ Sparks. He then says he will be at UWN Primetime Live on September 15th.

It is announced that women's division action will return next week.

Will Allday, Danny "Limelight" Rivera and Clark Connors beat STATiC (Ray Rosas, Andy Brown, Adrian Quest) with a schoolkid pin from Allday to Rosas after Brown and Quest turn against Rosas and refuse to tag him out. After the match, Quest and Brown attack Rosas, and Brown chokes Rosas with a belt before shoving his face into the front plate of the Hollywood Heritage Championship.

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Backstage, Ice Williams says that Danny Rivera is not better than him. Meanwhile, Danny Rivera tells John Roberts that while Ice is the coolest guy on the block, he had better be ready to fight more than talk.

Jamie Iovine guests on commentary for the next match.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera beats Ice Williams. After the match, Rivera says that Williams has shown that he is one of the coldest on the roster, and needs to less talking and more fighting for what he believes in. Suddenly, Jamie Iovine heads to the ring. Iovine hands Williams another business card in an attempt to recruit him, but Williams tears it up and walks away.

We get a behind-the-scenes look - and some bloopers - at the Championship Wrestling set.

Zicky Dice shows up. He states that at the PP3 Cup tournament, he was not sober, and now that he has been sober for 17 minutes, he admits that he is addicted to fame, fortune, championship wins and being the biggest name in wrestling. He says that if a greenhorn is going to stop him, then Jordan Clearwater can get back in the ring and see if he can beat him again. Clearwater gets in the ring, and Zicky says that Clearwater wishes he had hair like his before hitting him with a cheap shot. Clearwater answers with a shot to the face of his own. Jordan Clearwater and Zicky Dice then brawl their way to the back.

Levi Shapiro beats Adriel Noctis via pinfall with the claw. After the match, Buddy Royal runs into the ring and chases Howdy Price and Levi Shapiro away. Howdy tells Buddy that he will get the horns for messing with the bull, but Buddy says Howdy's mouth is writing checks Shapiro can't cash. He says that Shapiro cannot win without the claw, and says that Shapiro will tap out when he locks in the Royal Seal before declaring war on Shapiro and Howdy once again.

Mikey O'Shea beats Frankie Frank. After the match, Mikey O'Shea powerbombs Frankie Frank, then Anthony Idol gets in the ring and confronts O'Shea. Idol dates O'Shea to fight him, but O'Shea leaves the ring. Afterwards, O'Shea tells Anthony Idol he does not fight for free, and if he wants him, he will have to sign that contract and name that money.

Action Braxton and Jayme Beachler II are in the ring. The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) show up before Beachler can speak.

The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Action Braxton and Jayme Beachler II after Beachler leaves Braxton high and dry.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera talks briefly about his early life, his time in the United States Marines and how he decided to jump into professional wrestling, stunt work and acting to become the person he wants to be.

Halston Boddy announces that he has brought Nikko Marquez for the next stipulation announcement. Heather Monroe states that Lacey Ryan did not even beat her in Match 3, and when Lacey Ryan shows up, she declares that Match 4 is a Falls Count Anywhere Match. This leads to both women fighting each other on the stage as soon as Nikko Marquez declares that the match starts right now.

Lacey Ryan beats Heather Monroe in a Falls Count Anywhere Match that sees Halston Boddy get thrown into a dumpster and Nikko Marquez get knocked out with a beer bottle in Match 4 of the best-of-seven series, tying the series at two wins each.

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Pinx and Fidel Bravo beat 4 Minutes of Heat ("Rock God" Ricky Gibson and "Freak Nasty" Eddie Pearl). After the match, David Marquez interviews Pinx and Bravo, who say that they are not "ham and eggers", and that while UWN may have forgotten about them, they have not forgotten about UWN, and all eyes are on them.

Backstage, Jon Roberts interviews Watts and Dan Joseph. Watts says that Ray Rosas is not stupid and there is no way he will cash the PP3 in on Joseph, not him. Joseph says that Rosas has held the TV title three times and will be coming for Watts. Suddenly, Andy Brown and Adrian Quest show up, and Brown says that Watts and Joseph may be big and bad when Rosas is not around, and that the Heritage title is the one they want. Brown slaps Joseph as he says he and Quest will show them what a real ass-whipping is like, and Watts and Joseph give chase.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera beats Steven Tresario with the New York Minute in his first match since being injured before the PP3 Cup Tournament. David Marquez interviews Rivera after the match. Rivera says he does not respect people who do not have the intestinal fortitude to meet him face-to-face and instead attack him from behind, but he is back and on his winning ways. He says that money being taken off of his table and away from his daughter's mouth is something he takes personally, and says that to whoever attacked him from behind, everything that happens in the dark will come to the light, and nobody will shine brighter than him.

Watts and Dan Joseph beat Andy Brown and Adrian Quest. After the match, Brown and Quest attack Watts and Joseph, then bring out Ray Rosas. Rosas teases cashing in the PP3 Cup, but ultimate sends the referee away.

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Ty Matthews and Dicky Mayer beat Dan Joseph and Watts after Mayer runs off with the Hollywood Heritage Championship and Matthews hits Joseph with a low blow. At the beginning of the match, Joseph rushes in before the bell rings, then Watts runs in, revealing that Watts is Joseph's tag team partner.

Backstage, Jamie Iovine says he and Royce Isaacs are not worried about Iovine's match against Adrian Quest, as Isaacs has taught him everything he knows and he knows what is at stake.

Before the next match, "D-Man" Dan Parker says it is PP3 Cup season and that he will qualify tonight and become the new PP3 Cup holder, then take the cup back to Canada as cups belong there.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera beats "D-Man" Dan Parker to qualify for the PP3 Tournament after countering a crossface into the New York Minute.

Ice Williams beats Jordan Clearwater to qualify for the PP3 Tournament.

Adrian Quest beats Jamie Iovine after pushing Iovine into Isaacs as Iovine goes for Hush Money, knocking Isaacs off the ring apron prior to Quest hitting the 40 Ounce Bounce for the win. After the match, Quest calls out Iovine, saying that they do not have to wait until Milestone and that they can have their Television Championship match right now.

Adrian Quest beats Royce Isaacs to become the UWN Television Champion! During the match, Isaacs throws one of his shoes at Quest, but it costs him when he loses his footing during a Super Hush Money attempt, allowing Quest to hit the Phoenix Splash for the win.

Championship Gold - Championship Wrestling presented by PRO Shingle recap for September 7, 2019

Royce Isaacs and Bateman beat Jakob Austin Young and Watson. Both men shake hands after the match, but Jamie Iovine confronts Bateman only to shake his hand as well. Bateman shakes, then squeezes and hurts Iovine's hand.

Fidel Bravo and Pinx beat Vinnie Wasco and Hypr.

Backstage, John Roberts announces that Red Carpet Rumble begins next week, then interviews Nikko Marquez. Nikko Marquez announces that the Hollywood Heritage Championship will be on the line as the main prize for the Red Carpet Rumble, then dodges accusations that he is stacking the deck against "Uptown" Andy Brown.

Jayme Beachler II puts himself on a pedestal before the next match.

Ty Matthews beats Jayme Beachler II. After the match, Ty Matthews says he is tired of dropping hints and being subtle, and tells ring announcer Dan Joseph that he is a shell of what he used to be after their wars in the ring. He then asks if his family deserves a better husband, father and man, which Dan takes as an insult.

Danny "Limelight" Rivera beats Rogelio. As per pre-match stipulation, Rogelio must enter the Red Carpet Rumble Match at #1. After the match, Rogeio attacks Rivera and piledrives him.

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EJ Sparks beats Danny "Limelight" Rivera after Rivera's knee gives out.

Backstage, Kathy Campanelli interviews Royce Isaacs and Jamie Iovine. Iovine is unimpressed with Rogelio, saying that Rogelio and Scorpio Sky are not even in Isaacs' league. While he respects what Howdy Price is doing, Isaacs has this match. Isaacs accuses Scorpio Sky of ducking him every time he has wanted to challenge him for the TV title, and says that he will pin Rogelio tonight before having a talk with Scorpio Sky.

Jayme Beachler II is in the ring. He calls last week "pre-season" and "non-conference" and insists he is undefeated, and calls this week another chance to prove to himself why he is the "natural-born, natural blue blood, blue chip, blew your mind." His opponent is Watts.

Watts beats Jayme Beachler II.

The Soul Burners (Ryan Taylor and Thomaste) beat The Friendship Farm (Gentleman Jervis and "Sweet" Robin Shaw).

Royce Isaacs beats Rogelio.