Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo retains the ROH Women's Pure Championship by submission against Billie Starkz with the Venus de Milo. Purrazzo celebrates with Hyan and Maya World after the match, but Athena and Diamanté rush in and go on the attack alongside Billie Starkz. Purrazzo, Hyan and Maya World soon come out on top in the ensuing brawl.
Mark Davis beats Angelico.
Alec Price and Jordan Oliver beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Persephone. Persephone says 2026 was meant for her with win after win and that ROH was also meant for her, then says that she is looking for championship gold.
Robyn Renegade beats Rachel Ellering.
Big Bill beats Logan Cruz.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Trish Adora and Christyan XO) beat Dream Girl Ellie and Kelsey Raegan.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and Isla Dawn beat OXP, Rosario Grillo and Valentina Rossi in a six-person tag match.
Diamanté beats Hyena Hera. After the match, Diamanté shakes Hyena Hera's hand only to briefly put her in the Fujiwara Arm Bar.
The Lethal Twist ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, Jay Lethal) beat The Supastarz (Jimmy Wild, Nikki Eight, Tommy Mars). After the match, The Lethal Twist continue to attack The Supastarz, but they are chased out of the ring by Bandido, Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington.
Nick Wayne retains the ROH World Television Championship against Komander.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling talks about how he has not been attacked since 128 days ago when his bicep was ripped to the bone thanks to Story Denali. He then says that if the Dallas Cowboys had even one athlete the caliber of The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali), then they would have made the playoffs instead of watching from the sidelines like the fan. He then gives the fans the chance to tell The Premier Athletes that they rule only to be told they suck.
Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington beat The Premier Atheletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) after Priest rolls up Nese. After the match, The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) and Jay Lethal attack Billington and Priest, with The Premier Athletes joining in. Lee Johnson and Jay Lethal put Billington and Priest in stereo Figure Four Leg Locks before they and Blake Christian go further on the attack while The Premier Athletes leave.
Satnam Singh beats Josiah Jean and Dante Leon in a two-on-one handicap match.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) beat Alec Price and Jordan Oliver.
Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Auzzy, Hitt and Gino Medina in a six-man tag match.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who says that being part of Madison Rayne's last match means more than she can put into words. She says she has work to do in creating her legacy as the very first ROH Pure Women's Champion, then issues an open challenge to anyone anywhere, as she is a fighting champion by design and excellence is required.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard by submission with the Border City Stretch in an ROH Pure Championship Proving Ground Match. After the match, the rest of Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo, Trish Adora) go on the attack on Matt Menard just before he can shake hands. Shane Taylor Promotions - including the mystery girl - retreat when Skyflight (Scorpio Sky, Darius Martin, Dante Martin, Zayda Steel) rush to the ring. All the while, Moriarty is disappointed that the attack occured.
Diamanté and Billie Starkz Londyn Dior and Rachael Ellering.
Big Bill and "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith beat KM and "Mr. All Day" Will Allday.
We hear from Athena, who says that she is looking back on 2025 and trying to prove she is the best, but time and time again, she is undergoing disappointment, frustration and loss. She wants 2026 to be the year she gets back on track, but she does not know if she can do that right now. She says that she has a massive target on her back, even when she is rebuilding and rethinking things while proving to be the best only to come up short. Athena says she wants to be passionate, but she stands a broken woman, and wants to know why she is in the position where she cannot reclaim gold for her minions. She then says that the only person she can rely upon is her.
Cru (Lio Rush and Action Andretti) - now accompanied by Lacey Lane - beat "Mr. All Day" Will Allday and Jay Alexander.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Christopher Daniels states that Leila Grey has proven that she is a warrior, especially against Mercedes Moné. He then announces that Leila Grey has suffered an injury that will keep her out of the ring for some time, but before that, he and Leila met another warrior who will get the opportunity to prove herself: Zayda Steel. Zayda says Christopher Daniels says that Christopher Daniels is a legend, and when he called, she knew she had to show up and show out.
Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty and Trish Adora) beat Sky Flight (Darius Martin and Zayda Steel).
Billie Starkz and Diamanté beat Shay Karmichael and Reiza Clarke.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Cru (Lio Rush, Action Andretti, Lacey Lane). Lio Rush says it has been a long time since they have been in the building, but they are back. Andretti says they had things to overcome, but they overcame, and they are back with Lacey Lane. Lacy says that Cru matches her definition of crazy well and that she has found her crew.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling wants to know why nobody is talking about their undefeated streak in 2025 as well as 2026, as well as why they are told that they suck. He tries to get the crowd to say that they rule only to be told that they suck anyway.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) beat Rachael Ellering, Demo Diamond and DeLynn Cavens in a six-person tag match.
Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Taya says she is insulted that she even had to ask for interview time, then states that Red Velvet is avoiding her. Lexy Nair mentions that Red Velvet has been next to them the whole time, and Red Velvet suddenly shows up and gives Taya a Proving Grounds Match for the ROH Women's World Television Championship. Taya says her schedule is loaded and that her management will get with Red Velvet.
The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) via pinfall with the claw slam from Ross Von Erich to Mansoor.
Sammy Guevara beats Kiran Grey.
The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) beat "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington and Adam Priest by submission with a Vanilla Choke Zero from Blake Christian to Tommy Billington after Blake Christian grabs the ref so that Lethal can shove Billington off the top rope. After the match, The Swirl and Jay Lethal go on the attack, with Lethal putting Billington in a Figure Four Leg Lock.
The Swirl ("Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson) vs. Bandido and Jay Lethal ends with Jay Lethal turning on Bandido. He and The Swirl attack Bandido before Lethal unmasks him, then Adam Priest and "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington show up, and Lethal (who is now mockingly wearing Bandido's mask) and The Swirl retreat.
"The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith beats Serpentico.
Billie Starkz and Diamanté beat "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Madison Rayne.
Lance Archer beats Steve Gibki.
Komander and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat Shane Taylor Promotions ("Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, we hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Madison Rayne. Madison says that wrestling is all she has known for the last twenty years and that it has allowed her to travel the world and make friendships that will last a lifetime, then says tonight was exceptionally emotional as this is the end of an era for her and she saw it coming. She says that when she lost her father, she lost a piece of herself, but she is now finding that piece of herself and her purpose in coaching the next generation. She says she could not have asked for a better partner and a better night, and that this was a perfect way to end this era out.
Hechicero beats Aaron Solo.
Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat MxM TV (Mansoor, Mason Madden, Johnny TV) in a Fight Without Honor.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Isla Dawn when "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Story Denali) show up and sarcastically welcomes her to Ring of Honor. When Isla Dawn insults them, Story Denali steps up to her only for Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) to stand with Isla. Sterling and The Premier Athletes soon back off.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) and Isla Dawn beat Gabriel Aeros, Javi (formerly known as Javier Bernal in WWE) and Carolina Cruz in a six-person tag match. After the match, Tony Nese and Ariva Daivari attack Grizzled Young Veterans, and when Isla Dawn confronts Tony Nese, Story Denali shows up and choke slams Isla Dawn.
We see a video package chronicling recent events in the ROH Pure Women's Championship Tournament.
Backstage, we hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo, who calls out Trish Adora for being less than honorable. She says that Trish has her attention and that Trish will learn the difference between fighting for something and being it.
Diamanté beats Aleah James.
Wheeler Yuta beats "Main Man" Oro.
"The Good, The Bad and The Hangman" premieres tomorrow night on YouTube.
"Vanilla Baby" Blake Christian beats Shannon Moore by submission with Vanilla Choke Zero, thanks to the distraction by Lee Johnson that allows Christian to hit Shannon Moore with a low blow followed by the Lethal Injection.
It's time for QTV. QT Marshall, Aaron Solo and Harley Cameron make fun of The Don Callis Family when Don Callis shows up and tells QT Marshall that he has become "the biggest mark in the business." All of a sudden, QT Marshall is attacked by Lance Archer and RPG Vice (Trent Barretta and Rocky "Azucar" Romero).
The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross Von Erich) beat The Frat House (Griff Garrison and Cole Karter) by submission with the Iron Claw.
We hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Morariarty, who states that he has been Pure Champion for 351 says and that he is not complacent with just that, as he wants to take the title to the very top.
Diamanté beats Maya World.
We see a vignette for MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden), Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie promoting their new perfume "Seed."
In backstage footage from All In Texas, Athena says she does not care who it is or when it happens, as she will beat the AEW Women's World Champion.
We see a video package of "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes' road to becoming a champion in Ring of Honor.
We hear from "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, who says that he is still in shock that he is now the All Elite Wrestling TNT Championship after so many near-misses and after five years. He thanks the fans for supporting him after all this time, and credits his father "The American Dream" Dustin Rhodes for teaching him to keep on going. He plans to keep holding the TNT title and to keep going for as long as he can.
Jay Lethal beats Michael Oku.
In backstage footage from Supercard of Honor, Jacked Jameson is furious and says the ref was against The Frat House (Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance, Jacked Jameson). Preston Vance says they should have won, and that if The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) want more, they are ready. Griff Garrison mentions a nearby party, and the foursome make good on their promise to booze, win or lose. Once again, beer pong is involved.
Hechicero beats Angelico. After the match, Rocky "Azucar" Romero shows up and goes on the attack on Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico). All of a sudden, Hologram shows up and makes the save, taking down Hechicero with a top rope hurricanrana before superkicking Romero out of the ring.
Backstage, Athena talks with Diamante when Billie Starkz shows up and tries to get Athena's attention. Athena tells Billie that tonight is not about her and that she is not needed, and that it is time for something new before she leaves with Diamante.
Dark Panther beats Okumura after countering a Figure Four Leg Lock with an inside cradle. When Dark Panther wants to shake Okumura's hand, Okumura walks away.
We see a vignette for Komander, who talks about his ROH World Television Championship win at Final Battle as part of AEW Stories: Komander, which is now available on YouTube.
The Sons of Texas ("The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara) and Willie Mack beat Johnny TV and MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden) in a six-man tag match. After the match, MxM Collection and Johnny TV go on the attack, and Johnny TV hits Willie Mack with Starship Pain before he and MxM Collection steal Dustin Rhodes' ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship belt.
We see footage of Lady Frost and Taya Valkyrie competing for the vacant CMLL World Women's Tag Team Championships and thanking the fans for their support.
Athena and Diamante beat Jordan Blu and Mazzerati.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says he and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) are glad to be in the Virgin Theater as they are in "a theater full of virgins." He says that he is rooting for the fans as they will get their chance, then allows the fans to be part of their cheer only to be told that they suck. The Frat House (Jacked Jameson, Griff Garrison, Cole Karter, Preston Vance) are seen in the front row.
The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds) after "Smart" Mark Sterling distracts referee Rick Knox.
We hear from Paul Walter Hauser, who mentions QT Marshall tossing alcohol at him during the Revolution Zero Hour on TMZ. He mentions his three years of sobriety and that he wants a match with him. In a backstage exclusive, Renee Paquette interviews QT Marshall says this is not what happened and that Hauser is a fan, then mentions that Hauser tried to embarrass him by putting him in a headlock when he has six screws in his neck, and that when you embarrass yourself in Hollywood, you get something thrown at you. After stating that the fact that there was alcohol in the cup is not his problem, he says Hauser owes him an apology, but since Hauser wants a match, all he has to do is look him in the eye like a man and challenge him, and if he shows him the respect he deserves, he just might get it.
Queen Aminata beats Viva Van.
Backstage, "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) celebrate their win, and Sterling says they have been one of the best teams all year, which Daivari agrees, saying they have been the best for the past eight years and the most consistent guys in all of wrestling. Nese says they will be future ROH World Tag Team Champions.
We hear from Komander and Hologram, who thank the fans in Mexico for their support of Los Titanes del Aire (Komander and Hologram) as well as for their opponents and the sport of lucha libre.
Atlantis Jr., Titan and Fuego beat Volador Jr., Barbaro Cavernario and Rugido in a six-man tag match.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Tom Mitchell and Trace Parker.
The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Shawn Donavan and LSG by submission.
Backstage, we hear from "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, who says that he has made the Pure Division interesting again by getting Matt Taven to challenge him. He says that there are levels to Pure Rules and that Taven is not on his, and that Taven is about to face one of the best technical wrestlers in the world.
Sammy Guevara beats Preston Vance. After the match, some of the lights go out, then the snapping of fingers can be heard. Vincent can be heard saying "Dig what I'm sayin'?" before the lights go back to normal.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) advertise their own fanny pack on Shop AEW.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and "The Judge" EJ Nduka beat Philly Collins and Marino Tanaglia.
Backstage, Athena and Lexy Nair hold an emergency Minion Empowerment Meeting. Abadon brags about beating Abadon in last week's Ring of Horror Match and says it is time to go even more worldwide than she already has and wrestle in other countries, and as Athena says that all the "porcelain hussies" around the world will be shaking in their boots, Bilie Starkz shows up. Athena has Lexy Nair handle things and leave, and Lexy asks Billie if she is ready to apologize to Athena. Lexy tells Bille to think about her decisions in "Minion Time-Out."
Diamanté beats Rachael Ellering. After the match, Red Velvet gets behind Diamanté and attacks her.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Tina San Antonio.
Backstage, we hear from Matt Taven, who says that every wrestler is going to state their opinion and that he is different because he brings nothing but facts. He says that "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty is a great wrestler, but does not know who he is, and that he is one title away from being a Grand Slam Champion. He says that he has a puzzle that has only one piece missing and that Moriarty has the piece that he must bring back to Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Roderick Strong, Taven, Mike Bennett).
Tomohiro Ishii beats Aaron Solo.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) are attacked from behind by "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara, and security has to move in to break up the brawl. Vincent is heard after the brawl saying that this is exactly what he was waiting for.
"The Prodigy" Nick Wayne beats "Fancy" Ryan Clancy after kicking the referee into Clancy as Clancy is on the top rope in order to hit Wayne's World for the win.
Backstage, The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) attack multiple men in the locker room after asking who among them is here to see "The Natural" Dustin Rhodes, and Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty join in. Shane Taylor then addresses Dustin Rhodes, saying that he does not like thieves and that he is in possession of stolen property, and that this does not stop until they get it back.
We look back on Shane Taylor Promotions vs. Mexisquad (Bandido, Flamita, Rey Horus) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships from the February 19, 2021 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling puts Josh Woods and his athletic accomplishments on a pedestal only to be told that The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) suck.
AR Fox beats Josh Woods. After the match, AR Fox is attacked from behind by "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne as Kip Sabian and Mother Wayne watch and applaud from the stage.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats The Butcher.
We hear from Lady Frost, who says that her last match was too easy and that Red Velvet has something she wants: the ROH Women's World Television Championship. She says she has been winning championships and tournaments all over the world and plans to add another in Ring of Honor, and that there will be no love lost.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, "The Judge" EJ Nduka shows up and hits Comoroto with a spinebuster, then celebrates wtih Lee Johnson.
Backstage, Paul Wight interviews Anthony Henry and Beef. Henry says it is not "The Workhorsemen" without JD Drake, then walks off, much to Beef's disappointment.
Rachael Ellering beats Gigi Rey.
Anthony Henry and Beef beat Top Team (Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki).
Before the next match, Jacked Jameson mocks both the crowd and tonight's opponents.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) with the Navarro Death Roll from Angelico to Bronson.
Red Velvet beats Lady Frost in an ROH World Women's Television Championship Proving Grounds Match following a series of pinfall attempts.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says her problem is with Mina Shirakawa, as she has been here week after week and Mina can dip in and out to go back to Japan like it is summer camp, and if she wants this to be a vacation, she can make it as miserable as possible. Mina shows up and dares Taya to say whatever she has to say to her face. Taya says "no," and Mina says that while everyone wants her, Taya does not.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Lights, Camera, Faction (Action Braxton, Fresco, Watson).
Diamanté beats Tiara James. After the match, Diamanté continues to attack Tiara James, then Red Velvet runs in and fights Diamanté, who slides out of the ring.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he was attacked by two cowards but had to look no further than someone who was not just a friend, but a judge. "The Judge" EJ Nduka introduces himself, and says that attacks that cowards are not happening on his watch and will end today.
Griff Garrison beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker after Maria Kanellis-Bennett tosses a a boot to Garrison in full view of the ref, which allows her to hit Parker with her other boot behind the referee's back and net Garrison the win.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling says that the fans love The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) and they thought the Texas residency would be great, but it has been terrible because of the fans. He says that they will win as fast as possible and get on a plane out of Texas as quickly as possible to get away from the fans.
The Premiere Athletes (Tony Nese and Ariya Daivari) beat Joe Alonzo Jr. and Josiah Jean.
John Silver beats Fuego del Sol despite a big boot from Evil Uno after the attempted distraction by Alex Reynolds.
Abadon beats Raché Chanel.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Josh Woods with the Iron Claw into the cross arm breaker.
Mina Shirakawa beats Taya Valkyrie with the Figure Four Leg Lock.
Athena and Billie Starkz head to the ring. Athena makes fun of the current town they are down, then says they are here for some uniterrupted talk, and with Death Before Dishonor around the corner, Athen says that she is happy that Billie Starkz beat somebody into the ground with an adrenaline rush. Billie says that bullies and liars are spreading lies and that Athena is not at 100%, then tells Red Velvet that she has been on her mind a lot and that she has a challenge for her at Death Before Dishonor before bragging about becoming "the first and last ROH Women's World Television Champion." Athena says that Queen Aminata has her against the wall, and even if she is injured, she is still better than the rest of the ROH women's division on one foot. She then tells everyone on the women's division to enjoy the show, but announces that next week, Lexy Nair will be answering the hard-hitting questions to give them five minutes of uninterrupted TV times, and she hopes that they are not at a loss for words.
In footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Dalton Castle says he has no set partners for tonight's six-man tag match and cannot find any partners. Suddenly, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) show up and offer to be Dalton's tag partners. Dalton asks The OUtrunners what they've got, and after The Outrunners flex their muscles, Dalton tells them that they will see them out there.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beats Dalton Castle and The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) in a six-man tag match.
MxM Collection (Mason Madden and Mansoor) talk about the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent that they are made of as well as their Three "F's" - Fashion, Fitness and "Filantrophy."
Red Velvet beats Maya World.
Evil Uno heads to the ring in a white dress shirt and a purple tie. He says that he has been in the business for over twenty years and has worked hard, but the work does not end here. He says he has done it all all over the world, and says that the easiest way to be one of the greats is to battle some of the greatest wrestlers in the world. Evil Uno then issues a challenge to anyone from anywhere, saying he wants to fight. The open challenge is answered by "The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata.
"The Wrestler" Katsuyori Shibata beats Evil Uno by referee stoppage after dislocating Evil Uno's shoulder.
Cage of Agony ("The Machine" Brian Agony, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) beat "Astonishing" Austin Mulitalo, Cappucino Jones and Carson Hutcheson (who also goes by the name Colton Cage in Memphis Wrestling).
We hear from Shane Taylor, who talks about how Hurricane Beryl rolled through Houston, Texas, and as he sat with his family without power, he did not get one phone call from Ring of Honor or All Elite Wrestling to see if he was alive, yet they would have called anyone else. He takes this as not being valuable to the company, then says that is all the motivation he needs to take what everyone values from everyone else, and at some point, Mark Briscoe will stop ducking him and they will face off for the ROH World Championship. He says that Briscoe does not need to give him an answer, as he will be looking for him.
Queen Aminata beats Mackenzie Morgan.
Diamanté beats "Legit" Leyla Hirsch in a No Holds Barred Lights Out Match.
Taya Valkyrie beats Robyn Renegade and "The Problem" Marina Shafir in a three-way match.
We hear from Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Taven says his first match in an ROH ring was in 2009 and that he has been at plenty of Death Before Dishonor events, and that he and Mike Bennett have built a lot of equity for the brand. Taven says that this year, they want the day off, as they have earned it and it is Roderick Strong's birthday, and there is nobody who can challenge them for the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships. Bennett says there is nobody who could challenge them, then mentions they do not have the best track record at the event, with Taven mentioning he has lost titles at the event in the past. Bennett even asks for an "undisupted celebration" much like what Mercedes Moné asked for.
Atlantis Jr. retains the ROH World Television Championship against Serpentico.
Skye Blue beats Laynie Luck.
The MxM Collection (Mason Madden and Mansoor) state that ROH will soon stand for "Ring of Ozempic Hotness" on their way to the promotion.
Billie Starkz beats Mackenzie Morgan by submission in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match. (Athena's minions for the match are Van Viciouss and Ray Ray Sanders.)
Diamante beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx with a cross arm breaker.
Backstage, Athena is revealed to be faking her injury as she congratulates Billie Starkz on winning tonight. Athena's minions keep the camera away.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) in a trios match.
Billie Starkz beats Sandra Moone by submission in a ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat Nick Comoroto and Jacoby Watts.
Backstage, we hear from Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Taya says she has had her wins and losses and has respect for everyone in the women's division except for one person: Queen Aminata. She says Aminata cannot just call herself a queen, and that she herself has earned the title of queen while Aminata is annoying and a fraud. Taya warns Aminata that even though she beat her in the ROH Women's Television Championship Tournament, she will wipe the smile off her face and kick her right off her throne of hers.
Red Velvet beats Viva Van.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, John Silver, Alex Reynolds), the team of Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), and the team of The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Dalton Castle in a Four Corners Survival Tag Team Match.
Marina Shafir, Alex Windsor and Diamante beat "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, Lady Frost and Abadon in a six-woman tag match.
Harley Cameron beats Trish Adora.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beats The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito).
Backstage, we hear from The Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett). Matt Taven says that they are well-oiled machines and that "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard have no idea who they are dealing with after putting their names in their mouths. Mike Bennett says that they are the best tag team in the worldand prays that Parker is a better father than he is a wrestler, because if he is not, then he should have done his unborn son a favor and retired.
Mercedes Martinez, Diamante and Taya Valkyrie beats Lady Frost, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Abadon in a six-woman tag match.
Anthony Ogogo beats "Outlandish" Zicky Dice by knockout. After the match, Ogogo says that he is the "skull cracking, jaw cracking Governor" of All Elite Wrestling, a ten-time British boxing champion, former junior champion and Olympic medalist, and the newest addition to Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Ogogo).
Backstage, Rachael Ellering admits 2024 has not gone her way, but she is desperate to prove she belongs and that she loves nothing more than professional wrestling. Maria Kanellis-Bennett shows up and says Rachael is only desperate because she did not accept her help, then says women's wrestling does not sell tickets and what Rachael had will not sell anything. Rachael walks away, and Maria says Rachael cannot handle the truth.
Kiera Hogan beats Ashley D'Amboise.
Backstage, Nick Comoroto says the words of Jacoby Watts resonate with him very deeply, and in a world surrounded by darkness, Jacoby is a beacon of light. He says that words are power and that they control their own destinies, and together, the two of them can conquer this dark world, and that anybody can rise above. Jacoby shows up and asks the fans to join his brigade.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat "Lighting" Parker Lee and The Supastarz (Nikki Eight and Tommy Mars) in a six-man tag match.
Billie Starkz beats Dream Girl Ellie in an ROH Women's World Television Championship Proving Ground Match.
Backstage, "Smart" Mark Sterling tells The Premier Athletes (Tony Nese, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) that they have not been up front with the fans and that they should start naming names, as they want competition and that Daivari and Nese want something. Daivari says they want the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships, and Nese says that they do not care who they have to beat to get them. Josh Woods says he is undeniably one of the best technical wrestlers in the world, and he aims to become ROH World Champion. Sterling says The Premier Athletes live by the three A's: anybody, any time, anywhere.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beats Cole Karter and Griff Garrison with a La Magistral Cradle from Angelico to Cole Karter. After the match, Maria gets angry at Karter and throws Serpentico's mask into the ring, and Serpentico gets his mask back. Karter and Garrison then attack Spanish Announce Project before placing a chair in the corner. Serpentico fights back, but Karter and Garrison throws Serpentico in the chair before Maria takes the mask back.
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat Sayrus GT and Brilliante RB.
Backstage, Lexy Nair and Jerry Lynn are near a door with a sign saying "Dalton's Friend." Dalton comes out as Lexy wants an interview with his friend, then Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up to make fun of Dalton for having an "invisible friend," which causes Dalton to call Johnny "a wild pig of filth." Jerry reminds Dalton that if he gets involved in the match, he will have no choice but to suspend him. Dalton says he will be watching the match backstage from the monitor while his friend takes it to Johnny. Johnny TV says that he will show what happens when he takes a "ham and egger" to Slamtown.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Aaron Solo after Solo gets caught using the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt.
Penta el Zero Miedo and El Hijo del Vikingo beat KM and Jon Cruz.
Backstage, Lexy Nair meets with Billie Starks and delivers a message to her from "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, which is in the form of a meme.
Dalton Castle's "friend" is revealed to be "Hombre de Pavo Real de Montaña," which translates from Spanish to "Mountain Peacock Man." Dalton's friend is obviously Dalton Castle in disguise, despite his insistence that he is not Dalton. He eventually fesses up, then says that he is just exhausted and too tired to chase Johnny, and tells Johnny to get in the ring so he can fight him. Johnny says Dalton smells like cheese and is not "TV ready," and Dalton says he wants to smash Johnny's face into a Picasso painting, "Jackson Pollock" his ribs and punch him in his "Georgia O'Keefe" as security keeps him away from Johnny TV, who says that there will be no fight as Dalton has nothing that he wants. Dalton asks Johnny what he wants, and Johnny says he will tell him next week.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor talks about how Sam Cooke wrote "A Change Is Gonna Come," and says that people are still chasing that change. Taylor says Shane Taylor Promotions is that change, and says that if anyone if being underappreciated, underutilized, overlooked and being second-class, they can either continue to do what they are doing or join them.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, who reveals Griff Garrison and Cole Karter ganging up on Serpentico until Angelico shows up. They run away, then return to jump Angelico and throw him into a road crate, injuring his knee before running away again. We then find out that the man in the mask is not Serpentico after all when the real Serpentico shows up to check on both men.
Billie Starkz beats Araya Thorn. During the match, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose shows up with a table while dressed like a cowgirl, and after the match, Nyla apologizes for being a distraction before proclaiming that they have have unfinished business and that Billie Starkz has been ducking her. She wants to know if Billie Starkz will be a good minion or if she will have to put her through a table. Billie says Nyla is full of surprises, then says she has a surprise for her and points at the stage. Athena's music plays, and as Nyla looks at the entrance, Athena shows up from the other direction. When Nyla turns around, Athena hits her with a forearm, knocking her off the ring apron and through the table.
Diamante beats "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, Trish Adora and Kiera Hogan in a Four Corners Survival Match after using the top rope for leverage whie pinning Leyla Hirsch despite Rachael Ellering stopping her from using a metal folding chair as a weapon beforehand.
Griff Garrison, Cole Karter and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Garrison and Karter are attacked from behind by Serpentico, and when Serpentico gets his mask back, Karter and Garrison attack him from behind again to take it back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering. Leyla says she has no idea what happened in her match tonight and that she is the one who took the loss. Rachael Ellering apologizes and thought she was doing the right thing by keeping Diamante from using the metal folding chair as a weapon. Leyla says she has Rachael's back and wants to know if Rachael has hers, to which Rachael says she always does.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Gravity.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Dalton Castle says he has no idea what Johnny TV wants in exchange for a match as he enters a room full of washing machines, one of which he climbs into after asking for cheese and telling Lexy not to wake him up for a week.
Taya Valkyrie beats Killa Kate.
The ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament begins next week!
Komander beats Jack Cartwheel, AR Fox and Willie Mack in a Four Corner Survival Match.
Backstage, we hear from Athena, who tells "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose that she has never had anyone disrepect her by putting her down in her own house, and that everything the light touches is hers and that Nyla is nothing but a miniscule little ant in her kingdom. As she says everything in ROH is hers and that it is time for Nyla to bow down, Nyla shows up and slams Athena through a table.
Backstage, Billie Starkz is angry that "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose attacked Athena on her own turf. Lexy Nair says they need to calm down and refocus, and Billie refocuses on the ROH World Television Championship, but Billie still wants to beat Nyla's head in.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Erica Leigh.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Robyn Renegade, Taya Valkyrie, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering. Robyn says she does not like everyone and that she will show what she is made while everyone does whatever they want before leaving. As Rachael gets the team focused, Taya says that she would not choose to team with her and Leyla willingly, and if they are to be seen in public, they need to do something about Leyla's wardrobe.
Claudio Castagnoli beats "The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith.
Billie Starkz, Queen Aminata, Kiera Hogan and Lady Frost beat Taya Valkyrie, Robyn Renegade, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering in an eight-woman tag match. After the match, Abadon shows up to stare everyone down from the stage.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Action Andretti stays ready for El Hijo del Vikingo before riding off in a golf cart with Top Flight.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beats The Butcher and The Blade.
Mark Briscoe beats Serpentico.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. Nyla says she had a little meeting with Athena and mutually agreed that she should be the new minion overlord. She puts a MIT T-shirt over Lexy's hed, then says she could have either squeaked the door open for an opportunity or put Athena through a door, and she did the latter. Nyla says Athena should enjoy the time off that she gave her, and if Athena comes back, she will keep making statements until there is Ring of Honor gold around her waist.
Diamante beats Dreamgirl Ellie.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. When Johnny TV says he will not give Dalton Castle a match and calls him "Macho Man Randy Average," Dalton Castle bursts into the room, throws a warm piece of cheese at Taya and hits here with it, then chases Johnny TV - who has to jump over a road crate and slide under a pallet while throwing a leather couch seat at Dalton Castle - down a hallway. Johnny TV locks himself in a room as Dalton dares him to come out so he can smash his face, then decides to wait for him to come out as he will come out eventually.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
Backstage, Lexy Nair intervews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan says vague goals bring vague results, and that he and Kyle Fletcher both had good matches at Final Battle. Ethan targets Kyle Fletcher for the ROH World Television Championship, which he calls his goal for 2024. He also gives Kyle credit for coming to ROH solo, then says he will keep it solo to earn the respect of the current champion and earn his way to a World Television title match.
El Hijo del Vikingo retains the AAA Mega Championship against Action Andretti.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page and Scorpio Sky. Scorpio Sky says "All Ego" Ethan Page is a brother to him and supported him during his run, and now it is time to take a back seat and return the favor for Ethan. Ethan Page says he came to ROH for competition and started to add more and more to his goals, and now that he is fully backed, fully motivated and in shape, he is the best that he has ever been and he is ready for anything and everything even more so. He says that Scorpio Sky is willing to keep his promise to make sure he reaches championship gold, and going forward, this is "the year of The Men of the Year."
Queen Aminata beats Maya World by submission.
Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beats The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) and The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) in a three-way tag team match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Karter says that Garrison's win is dedicated to Maria Kanellis-Bennett, whom he says they love and miss. Suddenly, The Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) show up and hit Garrison and Karter with chop blocks while also wanting a tag team match.
Red Velvet beats Alex Gracia.
Mercedes Martinez and Diamante beat "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against Willie Mack.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle, who says that he is exhausted and has not slept since Final Battle due to being worried about the future of Ring of Honor and that Johnny TV costing him the ROH World Television Championship has taken everything away from him. Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up, and Johnny TV tells him that he would be sleeping instead of crying like a baby if he did not get in his business, and Dalton Castle says he will not rest until he smashes Johnny TV. Taya tells Dalton he will not smash Johnny's face before making out with Johnny, then says Johnny's face is hers and that he will only get a match with Johnny in his dreams, assuming he can sleep.
Gringo Loco and The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat Komander, El Hijo del Vikingo and "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson in a six-man tag match.
We see a video package for Wheeler Yuta vs. Katsuyori Shibata for the Ring of Honor Pure Championship. Wheeler says nobody like him, unlike the other members of The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli, Jon Moxley, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson). He says he has lost a lot of sleep since Katsuyori beat him for the Pure Championship, but now he is more than a pure wrestler; he is an asshole and he will beat him into the ground. He plans to send Shibata back to Japan in worse shape than he came in and he will make sure he never comes back for the Pure Championship.
Kris Statlander beats Diamante. Mercedes Martinez shows up during the match. After the match, Mercedes and Diamante gang up on Kris Statlander, but Willow Nightingale runs in and makes the save for Statlander.
In footage from earlier today, we hear from Daniel Garcia, who says it was nice not to get in an airplane today and drive to tonight's arena, and while every match has felt like the biggest match of his life, he is coming off three losses coming into the Continental Championship while everyone else is on a winning streak. He wishes that his confidence was higher coming into it, and he wants to prove that he is not a loser who is in the tournament to eat pins.
Before the next match, Mike Bennett says Action Andretti tried to kill Roderick Strong, and says that while a lesser man would not survive, Roderick Strong is "a damn hero" and not a lesser man as he proved that heroes sometimes wear neck braces. Matt Taven says that they will "neck the halls" for the holiday season and start a neck-strong new year before stating that MJF is the devil and would say something stupid if he were here right now, then says that MJF has a fradulent title on his shoulder in the form of the Ring of Honor World Tag Team Championships and that he and Bennett are coming back for what is theirs.
The Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat The Mane Event (Duke Davis and Ganon Jones).
Wheeler Yuta beats Katsuyori Shibata in a Pure Rules Match to win the Ring of Honor Pure Championship for a third time after shoving Shibata into the referee and hitting him with a low blow prior to the Seatbelt pin. After the match, Wheeler extends his hand to Shibata before kicking him in the groin and planting him with a DDT. Hook shows up, and Wheeler Yuta leaves the ring before Hook checks on Shibata.
We hear from Angelico and Serpentico. Angelico says he and Eddie Kingston are good friends and that a championship match should not get in the way of a friendship, but a really good friend knows when to tell a friend that they have crossed a line, and that Kingston crossed a line when he injured Serpentico.
Angelico beats Metalik with the Navarro Death Roll.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Kyle Fletcher. Kyle Fletcher says he went into his most recent matches with the aim to win and failed both times, but he learned that he has a whole career ahead of him and he is nearly there. He says that his opponents only barely beat him, and while he does not know what is next for him, but when he has his rematches, it will be a different story.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat Terrence and Terrell Hughes.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kannellis-Bennett. Maria says that Karter and Garrison have another match and she is confident about it, as they have tag team gold that they want to compete for and win. All of a sudden, "Legit" Leyla Hirsch shows up, thinking that Maria is happy that she lost against Athena. Maria says she is not and that she wanted to help Leyla, and accuses Leyla of wanting everything handed to her. Leyla says she has worked and struggled to get to Ring of Honor, and that she needed that match and was glad to have it, as it woke her up. She says she did not need Maria's help, but now, she is considering it. Maria says that everyone has struggles, and if Leyla wants her help, she will have to earn it.
Dalton Castle beats Anthony Henry.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Sterling is more . Suddenly, Ethan Page shows up wanting his personal training session with Tony Nese, but Nese says it is over and that he is moving to bigger and better things. Ethan Page confronts Nese for cheating to beat him, then Josh Woods tells Ethan Page to go away. This leads to Ethan Page confronting Josh Woods, and Sterling sees this as Ethan Page wanting a match with Josh Woods, which Ethan Page is okay with.
Mercedes Martinez and Diamante beat Athena and Billie Starkz in a Tornado Tag Match. After the match, Athena punches out Diamante after Mercedes Martinez takes the ROH Women's World Championship, raises it up in front of Athena and demands a championship rematch.
Kyle Fletcher beats Willie Mack.
Backstage, Athena screams at Billie Starkz for costing them the win tonight and forcing her to defend the ROH Women's World Championship against Mercedes.
Gravity beats Slim J, Gringo Loco and "All Heart" Blake Christian in a Four Corners Survival Match.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx with the cross arm breaker.
"Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty beats Darius Martin with the Border City Stretch after Lee Moriarty swings his arm wildly, causing the referee to duck so that Shane Taylor can knock Darius Martin out from the outside. After the match, Moriarty keeps the hold locked in longer, then Action Andretti runs in with a chair and forces Taylor and Moriarty to retreat.
Rachael Ellering beats Robyn Renegade.
Gates of Agony (Bishop Kaun and Toa Liona) beat the team of Griff Garrison and Cole Karter and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in a three-way tag team match.
The show begins with Eddie Kingston dedicating his ROH World Championship victory to the late Xavier.
Katsuyori Shibata retains the ROH Pure Championship against Nick Wayne.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson. Lee Moriarty and Shane Taylor shows up and says there are no hard feelings after last week, then tells him to leave the past in the past and focus on tonight. As Moriarty demands Johnson shake his hand, Shane Taylor tells Johnson that he can always get knocked out like he did last week.
Diamante beats Catie Brite.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Willie Mack. Shawn Dean says The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) will not be Six-Man Tag Team Champions for long, and Carlie Brown says the three of them have become one of the hottest trios in ROH. Willie Mack tells The Mogul Embassy to watch out, as they will win the Six-Man titles after he failed to win the $25,000 from the recent battle royal.
Lee Moriarty beats "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson.
We see Athena put Billie Starkz and Lexy Nair through "minion training." Lexy Nair graduates and becomes "Minion Bestie," then Athena tells Billie "You still suck."
Mercedes Martinez beats Trish Adora with the Brass City Sleeper.
Athena retains the ROH Women's World Championship against Angelina Love following the distraction from Billie Starkz.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Maria wants to know if Griff is ready and with her and Cole Karter. Griff says tonight is trial and error, then says he has lost a step following his injury and that this is a good opportunity.
Willow Nightingale, Skye Blue and Kiera Hogan beat "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and The Renegades (Charlette and Robyn Renegade) in a six-woman tag team match. Maria Kanellis-Bennett watches from the stage during the match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, "Smart" Mark Sterling, Angelico and Serpentico, who are all teaming together tonight. Sterling says Nese is always on the lookout for possible up-and-coming wrestlers to join "The Premier brand," and if their team wins tonight, they will get free workouts. Nese says Angelico and Serpentico may not look the part, but he is a personal trainer. He tells Angelico and Serpentico to do exactly what he says and does and to follow his lead. Angelico says that Sterling's vibe is way off, and Sterling is heard saying "I heard that!"
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Jeeves Kay, who is now going by the name VSK again.
Before the next match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese says that tonight show should have been done in Ohio State if they wanted real athlete, and says that if everyone didn't spend all their time at the creamery, they would actually be in shape, and says it's called "Freshman 15" and not "Freshman 50." He then treats the fans to some group training, but he is quickly interrupted by Angelico and Serpentico.
El Hijo del Vikingo, Gravity and Metalik beat "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Angelico and Serpentico in a six-man tag team match after Angelico and Serpentico leave Tony Nese high and dry for bossing them around one time too many.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page, who is looking for a third victory as he felt a feeling he has not felt in the longest time after a lot of downs in the last three years. He says that wrestling for the AEW World Championship was a high point, and while it did not go his way, he still got to touch the gold, feel the pressure and be in the marquee match while being inches away from changing his life. He says that Ring of Honor is the place for competition, but right now, he needs to be competitive, so he can continue the momentum and climb back to the top so he can touch the gold again and never let go.
Action Andretti and Darius Martin beat Cole Karter and Griff Garrison after Griff stops Karter from using the ropes for leverage during a pinfall attempt, refusing to cheat to win a match, much to the irritation of Karter and Maria Kanellis-Bennett. After the match, Griff wants to shake hands with his opponents, while Maria and Karter do not want him to do that.
The Mogul Embassy ("The Machine" Brian Cage, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona) retain the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships against The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and Willie Mack.
We hear from Luchasaurus and Christian Cage, Darby Allin, Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate), and Samoa Joe before tonight's show.
Samoa Joe's opponent for tonight is The Golden Vampire, who happens to be CM Punk. After hitting the GTS and unmasking, CM Punk tells Samoa Joe "I accept, bitch!"
"Switchblade" Jay White beats Dalton Castle. After the commercial break, Tony Schiavone interviews Bullet Club Gold ("Switchblade" Jay White, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson, Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn) in the ring. Jay White tells Kenny Omega that if he does not want to be exposed at All In, then he should stay in his hospital bed. He says he has known Kenny Omega for over a decade and in that time, The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) have deceived everyone into think they are "the peak of Bullet Club." He says that Bullet Club Gold will show they are a cut above The Elite, as they have beaten them before and will beat them again. Juice Robinson says it took two minutes to put Omega in the hospital, and that they will beat him down at All In. Colten Gunn says The Young Bucks have to cheat to beat him and Austin, then Austin says they have friends that are better than The Elite. Austin then says they want a warm up and calls for some opponents. The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) and Jacked Jameson and accept the challenge.
"Switchblade" Jay White guests on commentary for the second half of the match.
Bullet Club Gold (Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, "Rock Hard" Juice Robinson) beats The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) in a trios match.
We hear from Malakai Black. Malakai Black talks about how the afterlife was originally viewed as a bleak shadow of the world where everyone lived a shadow of their former life, which he says "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn was doing. We then see The House of Black (Malakai, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) toss Billy Gunn's boots in a trash compactor as he says that Billy's true place is six feet under and that Billy should "rest in pain."
We hear from Jose the Assistant, who takes a call from Rush, who is irritated with La Faccion Ingobernables' losing streak and demands a change. He wants all members of the team in Mexico for a meeting. As Dralistico and Preston Vance have a fun time in Mexico, a bunch of men in a grey van kidnap them, courtesy of Jose the Assistant.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks, who says that AEW is making mistakes and that he has to pay for it after revealing that he is suspended from competition, not from AEW, for 30 days and that he has served half of that suspension. He proclaims that he meant it when he said he would bring war to AEW, then says he will bring chaos and that he will do it live tonight. Big Bill suddenly follows him to the ring. We then see a video package of Ricky Starks who says that he is being distracted and that people are taking his kindness for weakness, and the amount of kindness that he has is the same amount of chaos he can bring. Ricky Starks then says that he is absolute.
Big Bill beats Derek Neal. After the match, "Absolute" Ricky Starks whips Derek Neal with a leather belt before Big Bill tosses Neal out of the ring.
We hear from Darby Allin, who says he has bigger plans for AR Fox after recently beating him up at an indie show. Nick Wayne asks what kind of man he has to become to beat Swerve Strickland and AR Fox, and Darby Allin says Swerve and Fox are about to see what Nick is capable of.
Willow Nightingale beats Diamante after Kris Statlander shows up and beats up Mercedes Martinez, who shows up to watch from ringside shortly after the match begins, on the outside.
We see a video package for The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson) vs. FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) for the AEW World Tag Team Championship at All In.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Toni Storm, who says there will be a preview of All In next week and that her opponents will not make it to All In. She also tells Lexy not to question The Outcasts' (Saraya, Toni, Ruby Soho) friendship, and that at All In, she will be elevated when she becomes a three-time champion.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Kevin Ku. After the match, Hobbs puts Kevin Ku in Game Over to send a message to Miro. All of a sudden, Miro shows up on the video screen, saying they have a lot in common and that he used to rely on a book for guidance and surround himself with distractions. He then says that he walks alone, no matter how much his heart breaks, and no matter how much his god breaks him down. He then says he is not here to feud with his god, but to replace him, and while he is godless, he knows Hobbs is not, because Hobbs will pray to him now.
We see a video package of the events leading up to Adam Cole vs. MJF for the AEW World Championship at All In.
Darby Allin beats Christian Cage with a jackknife pin. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin, but Luchasaurus shows up. The distraction allows Christian Cage to attack Darby from behind so that Luchasaurus can choke slam Darby. Luchasaurus then makes Tony Schiavone count the "pinfall," and Christian forces Schiavone to announce him as the winner and still TNT Champion.
