Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 30, 2024

It is announced that someone in Memphis Wrestling has been given a WWE ID contract.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow tells Aaron Roberts that he is the number one contender whether he likes it or not, and in three weeks, he will get his shot. The crowd chants for GunShow, and GunShow says the crowd has made it clear who will come out on top.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels quickly beats Allister, a new trainee at the WrestleCenter.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says he told The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that it was not their turn, and that if they want to steal from them and the streets, they will get the tag team titles back one way or another. Flex says The L.A. Hustlers can talk trash, but they will get punched in the mouth, because they stand on business.

Backstage, Gio Savage thanks Tony Atlas for the encouragement. Tony says he owes everything to quite a few legends that he himself took advice from, including Jerry Lawler, and tells him to be open to advice, give his all at everything, and put no one else above himself but God.

Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.

Gio Savage beats Big Nasty Phil. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio Savage says this is a new season, and that he has cut some weight, and with the weight loss comes crisper movement. He then does the shoulder shuffle, then says he is feeling pretty good and that he feels "Rumble ready."

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock gets mad at a fan for mocking him with Twinkies, saying he does not eat Twinkies, then says he will take Ray Collins and Jay Smooth to the tag team titles. All the while, Jay Smooth gets a little chummy with Blaylock to the point that Blaylock has to tell him to back off, and Blaylock says Jay Smooth and Ray Collins are ready to kick someone's rear end right now.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after Jay Smooth accidentally hits Ray Collins, thinking that he is The O'Neal Brothers trying to hound him after tagging out. Jay Smooth does not put two and two together until after the match, much to "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's chagrin.

Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets a call from Matchmaker King Cobra. He finds out that there will be a contract signing for the Memphis Heritage Championship match at Milestone 200 next week.

We see a video package of Derrick King's biggest moments in Memphis Wrestling prior to his upcoming retirement celebration.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says today is a great time to be in professional wrestling, as the independent scene is being spotlighted, and so is Memphis Wrestling. He says that leads to more eyeballs and more responsibility towards stepping up, which he plans on doing. He then challenges Jonathan Gresham to a match at Starrs of Tomorrow, saying that Gresham is one of the best and has a lot of experience over him, then says that he has the fans who have watched his career for the last two years. He hopes that Gresham is ready, as he and the fans are ready and he is second to none.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts quickly retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Zay Washington. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Aaron Roberts at the announce desk, then Dustin Starr says that the path of destruction has not gone unnoticed and pulls a WWE ID Contract out of his inner jacket pocket. Upon realizing that he has been given a WWE ID contract, Roberts that everything has led to this moment, and whether anyone likes it or not, he is on the right path and that this is not the end of the road, as the path is clear. He says that Memphis knows him, and now the world has a problem.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Denzel Rollins in an open challenge.

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Dustin Starr interviews Tugboat at the announce desk. Tugboat says it is great to be here with all the fans losing their minds at the matches and great to be back in Memphis, and while it has changed a lot, it is still a city of legends. As Dustin Starr reminisces about Tugboat asking everyone to write letters to Hulk Hogan, J. Webb shows up alongside Makkari Kandy while doing his best Shockmaster impression, complete with glitter falling off the helmet. Makkari introduces herself and J. Weeb, and asks if Tugboat can sign his sailor's hat. Suddenly, Lord Gaston shows up as Tugboat signs the hat. As Gaston says that he needs no invitation, Tugboat says nobody cares about Gaston's opinion before saying he is old-school and challenges him to a match. Gaston accepts the challenge, and Gaston faces J. Webb in the ring.

J. Webb beats Lord Gaston after Gaston knocks the candy bucket out of Makkari Kandy's hands, causing Tugboat to grab Gaston and throw him back in the ring, allowing J. Webb to hit a Samoan Drop for the win.

We see part of Dustin Starr's sit-down interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he is retiring not because of any recent failures, but because he knows he cannot do this forever. He says he will retire from in-ring competition but still continue to make future stars. Derrick says he looks forward to helping out in other roles, and while he has some loose ends to tie up, this is it for him, and he is comfortable enough to walk away from in-ring competition. It is announced that more of the interview will be shown next week.

"Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil beat "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and Denzel Rollins after stopping a double team from Washington and Rollins and grabbing the tights on the roll-up on Washington.

We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who addresses The Twins of Salem as "heathens" and Barnabas the Ringmaster "a cockroach who does not know when to quit." He says that who do not follow his righteous path will be buried six feed under it.

Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton at the announce desk. He says that it has been a great summer becoming two-time Rumble on the Trail winner and 2024 Man of the Year in his home county. He admits that he has failed in his recent championship endeavors, and does not want to be remembered as "Buff Bagwell's tag team partner" and that his road to goal begins today.

Big John Dalton beats Sevyn Cruz.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Colton Cage, who says he has been on the most luxurious European tour with the finest wine and the finest women and that he is back to show everyone why he is "The Superstar of Seduction" starting next week.

We see backstage footage of Tony Atlas and Tugboat at the WrestleCenter.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that the women's division is distress and in chaos because of C-Rex, and that next week, she is going to DDT C-Rex and pin her in the middle of the ring to become Women's Champion.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Tim Bosby in a match where Justin Case is barred from the WrestleCenter. During the match, Bosby has Roberts in an ankle lock, but Roberts kicks Bosby into the referee to break the hold. He then hits Bosby with the Heritage Championship before hitting Bosby with the GunShow Lariat to send a message to "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to win and retain. After the match, Aaron Roberts goes for a Problem Bomb on Tim Bosby, but The GunShow shows up, and Roberts retreats.

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We see footage of Robert Gibson at the WrestleCenter.

"The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony beats Tim Bosby to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! The win is Mike Anthony's first in about a year, bringing his losing streak to an end. Ron Justice is the championship official for this match. After the match, Tim Bosby takes the Internet Championship and shoves away referee Ron Justice before personally handing the title over to Mike Anthony, shaking hands with him, and raising his hand.

We see post-match footage of Mackenzie Morgan being helped to the back after losing the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

We then hear from Big John Dalton, who says that Memphis Wrestling and the WrestleCenter is his house and that he will make history when he beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts to become the youngest-ever Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion and proves why he is "The Babyface Beast."

Dustin Starr interviews Jonathan Gresham at the announce desk. Gresham says he is here in Memphis Wrestling for one reason and one reason only: to become head trainer. Suddenly, he is interrupted by Jay Lethal, who is delighted to see Gresham for the first time in some time before saying he is also here to become a coach. He then mentions their six matches against each other and how they have three wins apiece. He says he is not here for a rubber match until they can decide who the head coach is. Gresham proposes a Beat The Clock Challenge with separate opponents, and the faster victor becomes coach. Jay Lethal accepts the challenge and makes the matches open challenges before getting in the ring to have his match right now.

Jay Lethal beats Gio Savage with a schoolkid pin in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match after weakening Gio Savage's left leg with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

During the commercial break, Jay Lethal and Gio Savage are about to shake hands when Draco shows up telling Gio Savage not to do it. Gio and Lethal shake hands, then Draco confronts Gio before walking away.

It is announced that the official time for Jay Lethal's victory is 6:45 (six minutes, forty-five seconds). Jonathan Gresham will face Draco in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match next week and will have to beat that time.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) by count-out after the fan from the last two weeks who found Reverend Ash Taylor's pamphlet meets with Reverend Ash Taylor and prays to him at ringside while Big Dan is nearby. Reverend Ash Taylor takes her in as a follower, and Brother Bruce and Marrow - who are being counted out at this point as they stand at the woman's sides - lead her to the back with Reverend Ash Taylor.

Backstage, Makkari Kandy - who has Lucy in her hands - finds J. Webb in a closet. He refuses the candy that he gives her, then Makkari returns Lucy and makes a new friend in J. Webb.

Ray Collins beats Denzel Rollins with a Figure Four Leg Lock while holding on to "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane from the edge of the ring for leverage. During the match, Jay Smooth tries to meet with Jimmy Blaylock, but is forced by Blaylock's Secret Service agents as Blaylock tells Jay Smooth that he will call him.

Backstage, we hear from Draco, who says that he does not know who Gio Savage is anymore, saying shaking hands with Jay Lethal is "not savage," then says it is time to cut some dead weight, saying Gio has broken their promise to become the greatest tag team of all time. He then calls out Jonathan Gresham, saying that he will not come into his house and beat him in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match, saying he will not even beat him.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats K-Toomer to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship after rolling backwards out of a sleeper hold to pin K-Toomer's shoulders to the match. After the match, K-Toomer and GunShow have some words in the ring, with K-Toomer telling GunShow that he had him beaten.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says that at Championship Saturday, "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts cheated him even after he made him tap out in the middle of the ring, then says he knows Roberts is here today and that he wants one more match. He also says that Roberts is nothing more than an egg-sucking dog, to which the fans agree, and demands Roberts accept the challenge, even asking for Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael to make the match official. Matchmaker King Cobra shows up and says he has some good news and bad news. The good news is that he has a contract for the championship match today, but the bad news is that in order to get the signature, Bosby has to put his Memphis Wrestling contract. If Bosby wins, he is the champion again, but if he loses, he is gone from Memphis Wrestling. Bosby says that if this is what it takes, then he is on, as Roberts started this and he will end this and become a three-time champion.

Backstage, Big John Dalton is met by Coach Miller, who reminds him that all of the dirtsheets are talking about him and that he has gotten Memphis Wrestling a lot of views, and that he must keep the momentum going. He tells Big John Dalton that he should challenge for the Internet Championship, which Big John thinks is a good idea. Big John leaves to challenge for the Internet Championship.

Denzel Rollins beats Kirk Swiss with the Dismem-Bar.

Before the next match, Lord Gaston shows up with Sir Matthew with a cast on his right foot and a crutch.

Sir Matthew beats Tim Grind after Sir Matthew shoves Flex on the outside to distract the referee, which allows Lord Gaston to hit Tim Grind with his crutch to help Sir Matthew win. After the match, Tim Grind chases Lord Gaston to the back, and it becomes obvious that Gaston is not injured.

Backstage, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is on the phone with Van Viciouss, saying that the person he wants is at the bottom of the barrel and that he wants to help him out. Suddenly, one of the Secret Service agents tells him that everything is good to go.

"DDT" Diana Taylor beats Tootie Lynn after Tootie Lynn kicks the candy out of Makkari Kandy's hand, allowing Diana to get Tootie back into the ring for the DDT and the win.

"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil beat Steele Cross (Ethan Steele and Alex Cross) after Main Event Bradley hits Alex Cross with a foreign object from the ring apron.

Backstage, Assistant Matchmaker Michael is worried about Tim Bosby putting his Memphis Wrestling contract on the line. Matchmaker King Cobra says he trained Tim Bosby and knows he can get the job done. Meanwhile, J. Webb is spying on them.

Next week: "The GunShow" Brett Michaels!

We see images of sky, grass and a bonfire. "Reverend" Ash Taylor stands in front of this bonfire with Brother Bruce and Marrow, then points forward. Ash Taylor carries a red shinai in his hand, then Brother Bruce braces himself against a fence and takes lashes from it. Marrow also takes the same punishment. While Brother Bruce thanks Ash Taylor, Marrow simply laughs. Afterwards, Ash Taylor raises the shinai into the air.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie says that he loves the fans and that they are her world, and while she is in a world of war, she chooses peace, and she is a fighter for the fans. She says that she is the sound of his mother's scream and the message of his father's whisper as she conquers anything in her way. As for what is next, what happens happens, and she wants to be the fans' favorite. All of a sudden, an unknown female wrestler shows up, and she introduces herself to Mackenzie by punching her in the face. After another punch to the face, she gets Mackenzie in the ring and hits her with a Michinoku Driver before caressing her face. She then hits Mackenzie with a leg drop as security is at the ring. The mystery woman then makes it clear that she wants the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

Tim Bosby beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts to become Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion for a third time despite a pre-bell attack with the championship belt by Roberts and constant referee distraction by Justin Case after Bosby ducks a championship belt shot by Roberts, which hits Justin Case and knocks him off the ring apron. This allows Bosby to lock in the ankle lock and grapevine it, and without Justin Case on the ring apron to distract the referee again, Aaron Roberts has no choice but to tap out. (Had Tim Bosby lost, he would have been gone from Memphis Wrestling.)

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Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) at the announce desk. Lamont says they are tired of being overlooked and that they are tired of Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick Sanders, who he calls overrated cowards, and that they had to take care of the problem. Bradley says they had to do what they had to do and that they will take Ray Ray and Derrick out every chance that they will get. As soon as they find out that they are facing Ray Ray and Derrick in a Tornado Tag match, The L.A. Hustlers are attacked from behind by Ray Ray and Derrick.

Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) in a Tornado Tag Match by forfeit after Bradley inadvertenly hits Lamont as Lamont holds down Derrick King, which causes The L.A. Hustlers to retreat to the back.

After the commercial break, Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King at the announce desk. Ray Ray Sanders calls The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) for their recent actions and says that it will not happen again, and Derrick King promises that they will beat The L.A. Hustlers one, two, three.

We see a vignette for Mike Anthony, who reflects on his recent losses.

Denzel Rollins gets an upset victory against Mike Anthony.

Backstage, K-Toomer asks Matchmaker King Cobra and Assistant Matchmaker Michael, saying he wants all of The Circuz (Barnabus the Leader, Maurice the Strong, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker). Michael says that he can start with The Twins of Salem (Crowley and Booker), which works for K-Toomer.
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Jay Smooth. After the match, Aaron Roberts hits Jay Smooth with a Problem Bomb.

We see backstage footage of Tim Bosby and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington talking about "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, agreeing that he has disrespected the Internet Championship and that one of them has to beat Roberts and take the title. Both men share in agreement when it comes to taking Aaron Roberts down. br />

We see footage of someone in a fur coat carrying a walking stick and a trash can coming across a road sign saying "Memphis 300 Miles." We then see the words "Coming soon."

Mackenzie Morgan, Makkari Kandy and Diana Taylor beat Cassandra Golden, Nixi XS and Raven Black in a six-woman tag match after Cassandra Golden walks out of the match.

Before the next match, Barnabus the Leader says that he has two bodies with one wicked brain that shares the name "Crowley," then describes The Twins of Salem as his "gargoyles of the big top" and "the destroyers of K-Toomer."

K-Toomer beats The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) by count-out in a two-on-one handicap match after Maurice the Strong shows up and The Twins of Salem retreat and help Barnabus hold Maurice back. As this goes on, Barnabus proclaims that the Memphis Heritage title is his.

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"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Devin O'Neal to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament after knocking Steven O'Neal off the apron as he hits the Sliced Bread.

Dustin Starr interviews Match Maker King Cobra and Assistant Match Maker Michael at the announce desk. Michael says he has been working with someone very close to King Cobra and that he has another surprise for him: Teddy Long, who shows up. Teddy says King Cobra and Michael have been doing a great job, and King Cobra says that he has a match that he wants to book and is deciding on how to go about it. On the subject of Simon, King Cobra says he wants Simon to pay instead of just suspending him after nearly blinding him, and that he has dues to pay. Teddy says he symphatizes with King Cobra and knows he wants payback, but now that King Cobra is a matchmaker, he cannot get into matches even though he can make them. Teddy then announces that there is a man standing here right now who can take Simon on at SuperBout III, and it turns out to be Michael. Teddy makes Michael vs. Simon official for SuperBout III.

We see a video package of "The Atrocity" Kruel's recent action interspersed with footage of Kruel standing in a corridor. Kruel tells "The GunShow" Brett Michaels that if he wants the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, all he has to do is come and get it...if he can.

Brother Bruce beats Denzel Rollins after "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt distracts the referee so that Reverend Ash Taylor can pass the collection plate to Brother Bruce so that he can use it as a weapon.

We hear from Big John Dalton, who says that no matter where he goes, everyone asks when he will get his hands on Reverend Ash Taylor. He dares Ash Taylor to get in the ring with him today if he has got the guts.

Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor at the announce desk. He says he does not care what Big John Dalton wants as The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) have dealt with him, but if he wants to deal with them again and put his hands on him, then he will have to go through his family. Ash Taylor says he is the top of the food chain and that he will have to go through everyone else, then his two druids show up.

Big John Dalton quickly beats three of The Righteous Path's (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) druids, which are called "shadows" on commentary.

We hear from "All The Way" Ray Collins, who says he has an opportunity to win the Cobra Cup and that he will show Mike Anthony why he is called "All The Way Ray."

Backstage, Teddy Long helps Match Maker King Cobra and Assistant Match Maker Michael regarding the Memphis Heritage Championship picture. Teddy Long tells King . King Cobra makes "The GunShow" Brett Michaels vs. "The Atrocity" Krule official for SuperBout III.

Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan vs. "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil ends with "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts showing up and laying out Tim Bosby. Mackenzie Morgan cannot do anything as Aaron Roberts hits Tim Bosby with the Problem Bomb, and when Mackenzie confronts him, Aaron Roberts throws her into the corner before hitting Bosby with another Problem Bomb. J. Webb can be seen in the crowd during the match.

We hear from Simon, who tells Match Maker King Cobra that he knows he remembers his spikes, and while he missed on Christmas, he is coming right for his right eye at SuperBout III. Simon tells King Cobra that if he has vengeance in his heart and wants to get in the ring with him, he wants him and Assistant Match Maker Michael to promise him that if he wins, he will be reinstated with no question asked. Simon says that he does not play by the rules and that the rules do not apply to him, then slams his spikes into some raw meat before telling Michael that he is dead meat.

"Casanova" Colton Cage beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament after hitting him with a fist with a chain wrapped around it from the outside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dustin Starr interviews Ray Ray Sanders at the announce desk. Ray Ray Sanders, who is holding both of the tag team titles, announces that Derrick King will no longer compete in Memphis Wrestling due to medical reasons, and while he will recover, he does not know if he should forfeit the titles or defend the titles himself. After showing a fan-taken picture of himself and Derrick King with the titles and declaring that he will defend the titles himself, Ellsworth Enterprises ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston) shows up. Matt Williams says that if he going to do that, he might as well do it today. Ray Ray says he will do it today and fight tooth and nail to defend the titles for the fans and for Derrick King.

We see footage from Grind City Wrestling of Dustin Starr interviewing Tim Bosby, who says that he has matured and that he wants to prove he is one of the best, and to do that, he has to face the best. He says that he has been watching "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander since middle school, and that Alexander would make for a good match before calling Alexander out.

Van Viciouss beats Denzel Rollins with the curb stomp followed by the Camel Clutch. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss at the announce desk. Blaylock chews out the fans for signing the petition to oust him from Memphis Wrestling and says he has a contract. He states that if any of the wrestlers in the back sign the petition, he promises that there will be hell to pay in the form of Van Viciouss. Viciouss says that anyone who makes the mistake, they will pay, for they run Memphis.

We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. hris). Simon says that he is thankful that Memphis Wrestling has protected the fans from them, but at the same time, nobody protected him when he was chained and beaten with a chair or when Mr. Chris got a fireball thrown at him. He says that Memphis Wrestling protects everyone from The Posse while nobody protects The Posse, and while 2023 has been "kinda shitty," they are bringing hell with them in 2024.

We see Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) on the way to the WrestleCenter. Aaron Roberts hopes the rings are bigger this year and that they are coming for the Trios Championships.

The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) beat the team of "Big Swole" Justin Cole, "Casanova" Colton Cage and "Astonishing" Austin Molitalo and team of The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) to win the Memphis Trios Tournament and become the Memphis Wrestling Trios Champions after Justin Cole and Austin Molitalo argue with each other and refuse to work together while Big John Dalton shows up and steals Reverend Ash Taylor's collection plate, causing Reverend Ash Taylor to chase after Big John Dalton.

Backstage, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Phil plan to make the WrestleCenter "The Main Event Bradley MegaCenter." When Phil asks Brad why he is not in gear, Brad says he has bigger fish to fry in the form of a title match with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and that he has a partner already set for him. Brad leaves, and Phil asks how to undo the straitjacket.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat Phil - now known as Big Nasty Phil - and J. Webb as Webb and Phil completely fail to get along.

Backstage, Ray Ray Sanders is on the phone, saying he will do everything he can to keep the tag team titles and that if he has to fight by himself, he will.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn. Will Gibson is the referee for this match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Brett Michaels at the announce desk. He says that while two men are eyeballing his championship, he has beaten both of them. Suddenly, K-Toomer shows up and says Brett did not beat him; he only survived him. K-Toomer says he is coming for the Heritage Championship, and while there is nothing but respect between them, when they are in the ring, it is "Blackout Force Energy."

We hear from Mike Anthony, who is in an abandoned building with a metal folding chair. Mike Anthony laughs at he knows K-Toomer is thinking and that K-Toomer is only number one in the streets while he is the true number one contender. He tells King Cobra to do the right thing and rectify the situation, or else he will.

Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) beat Ray Ray Sanders to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! During the match, Ray Ray Sanders pins Storybook Prince Gaston to win, but it is soon revealed to be the legal man for Ellsworth Enterprises. As this happens, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx hits Ray Ray Sanders with one of the tag team title belts, allowing Matt Williams to win with a schoolkid pin and win the titles. After the match, Nyxx takes the picture that Ray Ray Sanders showed at the beginning of the show and rips it in half.

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Dustin Starr interviews Too Cool II (Tim Grind and Flex) at the announce desk. Tim Grind says that it is all good after he beat The Posse and Lance went back to training, and that they need to get back to doing what they do best. Lance says that he needs to know who hit him with the truck, and Tim Grind states that he saw the truck that hit Lance in the parking lot. Suddenly, Dustin Starr and Terrence Ward find out the truck is parked in the back. Tim Grind and Lance head to the parking lot and find the truck, but there is nobody inside. All of a sudden, a man clad in all-black and a motorcycle helmet shows up near the ring, and Tim Grind and Lance return demand to know who he is. As Tim Grind threatens to remove their helmet for them if they do not do it themselves, a second man dressed similarly to the driver shows up and attacks Tim Grind and Lance from behind with a lead pipe. The two men remove their helmets to reveal that they are Gio Savage and Draco, who then go on the attack and lay Tim Grind and Flex out.

Van Viciouss beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne with a Camel Clutch. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and brings up the petition to ban Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling. Blaylock says he has a contract with Memphis Wrestling and there is nothing anybody can do it. Van Viciouss tells Blaylock not to worry about it and to get refocused, as he needs the Blaylock he had before before telling Blaylock's Secret Service to look out for Blaylock and telling Dustin Starr to do his job, as he runs Memphis Wrestling.

Dustin Starr interviews Prince Nana at the announce desk after Nana dances around the ring with the fans and with Dustin. Prince Nana says it is great to be here when Barnabas the Producer shows up and introduces himself. He says today is no ordinary day and that today is the world premiere of his brand new hit single, which plays as a man in a chicken suit dances around. The dancing chicken suit is the "Rappin' Rubber Chicken," and Barnabas proposes that he and Prince Nana collaborate. Prince Nana wants nothing to do with Barnabas and tells Barnabas that Swerve Strickland will not work with him.

We hear from Simon, who says that there are some things one will never forget, and that the smell of his best friend's flesh and his writhing in pain is something he will never forget. He blames the fans for this as he says that Mr. Chris has stared into Hell and told the Devil "Not today."

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats Denzel Rollins.

The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt) beat Team WrestleCenter (Big John Dalton, Ray Ray Sanders, Derrick King) to advance in the Trios Tournament after Reverend Ash Taylor pulls Big John Dalton down from the middle rope and grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin.

Tim Bosby and Mackenzie Morgan beat "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane in a Winner Takes All Match. Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship, and Tim Bosby becomes a two-time Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion.