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.
Gio Savage beats Draco in a Last Savage Standing Match.
We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth with fans at the WrestleCenter.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) complain to Matchmaker King Cobra that they are not on the SuperBout IV card. King Cobra tells them that they will be making history very soon.
Dustin Starr interviews WWE ID prospect "Super" Sean Legacy. As Legacy says it is an honor to be here, another WWE ID prospect, Sam "Hardway" Holloway, shows up. Holloway says that Legacy is "super-annoying" about getting in his business and says he will show everyone just how much of a loser they are.
"Super" Sean Legacy beats Sam "Hardway" Holloway in an WWE ID prospect match.
Xya Wolfe and Tim Grind (accompanied by Lance Kade, going by the name "Lil Homie") beat the team of Seven Cruz and AJ Rockett, the team of J. Webb and Makkari Kandy, and the team of CJ Money and Momma Money (who previously appeared on Memphis Wrestling as "Ally X") in a four-way mixed tag team match.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite interference by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after avoiding the Problem Bomb to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a third time.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Colton Cage.
Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Gio Savage are met by Tony Atlas. Tony tells Gio that he needs to believe in himself if he wants to succeed in Memphis Wrestling.
Before the next match, Barnabas the Ringleader warns The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) that he and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) see and smell them and that they reek of the stench of "carny." He then says the different between them and The Righteous Path is that he and The Twins are family and that they do not play nice when they are messed with.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine).
C-Rex retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against "Dangerous" Diana Taylor, despite there being no visible championship due to Nixi XS not being there.
We see part two of the interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he got to wrestle with so many people when it comes to who he would like to face for a final match, which more or less means that there will be no final match. Derrick also mentions that he looks forward to training so many future superstars. He says is not leaving, and that he is just not wrestling. Derrick then says that his career has been his life and that everybody who knows him has known this. He says he is grateful and thankful.
The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) by count-out. Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. This happens after The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up and walk off with the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships, which Too Kool II notice and respond by chasing after The L.A. Hustlers.
Dustin Starr interviews Tony Atlas at the announce desk. Atlas says that he and the fans are lucky to live in the United States and to have wrestling like Memphis Wrestling, and while he may be old, he is experienced. He talks about how he and Tommy "Wildfire" Rich competed all over the South, then talks about Gio Savage, saying that he has a good attitude and is not afraid of hard work. Tony Atlas then guests on commentary for the next match.
Gio Savage beats Draco in a grudge match after Draco grabs a chair only for Tony Atlas to take it away from him and clothesline him.
Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce table. Bosby says he made "The Problem" Aaron Roberts tap out, but Justin Case got involved, and asks Matchmaker King Cobra to come to the announce table, as they have things to discuss. King Cobra shows up, and Bosby wants another shot at the Heritage title, but this time, Justin Case must be barred from the building. King Cobra says he can do that, and makes the match official for next week.
Draco is seen making his way into the WrestleCenter.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The GunShow at the announce desk. GunShow makes it clear that it does not matter who he faces for the Heritage Championship, as the champion has him next. He then tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts "I'm comin' for your ass!"
Dustin Starr interviews Draco at the announce desk. Draco says the phone has been ringing off the hook for the last few weeks and that social media wants to know why he he ran Gio Savage over. He says that he gave Gio Savage every opportunity to prove how savage he was and failed tremendously, then says that he is what he says he is, and that he will prove he is the only savage in Memphis Wrestling. Draco says that he is here for what he wants, not what the fans want, and that he wants Mike Anthony and the Internet Championship and that he will become champion today.
The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) after Sister Asa shows up with a red shinai as Reverend Ash Taylor distracts the referee only for Barnabas the Ringleader to show up and take the shinai away. He then slides it into the ring, and Brother Bruce gets smacked with it.
We see a video package revolving around Derrick King's retirement.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, who is okay after a car accident from October 16th. He says that somebody run him off the road as we see pictures of his wrecked vehicle, then brings out Ray Collins. Ray Collins shows up, and as Blaylock praises Collins, Jay Smooth shows up wanting another shot at joining The Hollwyood Clique. An irritated Blaylock gives Smooth another shot, saying he will have to beat Ray Collins to join.
Jay Smooth beats Ray Collins after Collins gets caught using "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane for leverage during a Figure Four Leg Lock and gets caught. Blaylock argues with the referee, then Collins does the same before Jay Smooth wins with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Jay Smooth celebrates, and Collins and Blaylock want nothing to do with this, as do the Secret Service members.
Dustin Starr interviews Sycho Simon at the announce desk. Simon says he wants "Dustin Starr's buddy" here, or else. When asked for specific, Simon says he is tired of being specific, and if Dustin's friend is not here, someone else will take his place. Sycho Simon then enters the face dressing room, then comes out with another young man - James Curtis, a WrestleCenter trainee - who he throws towards the ring before going on the attack. Simon then hits him with the elbow drop before a referee finally enters the ring, and now two referees are telling Simon to stop. Simon then hits James Curtis with another elbow drop. Simon then threatens to drag someone else into the ring every week until he gets who he wants, and until he does, it will be on Dustin Starr.
Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says they have been defending the tag team titles since they have won them, and that it is not The L.A. Hustlers' (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) turn. He says that they built the streets that The L.A. Hustlers claim they rule. Flex says that they stand on business and will do so against The L.A. Hustlers and whoever else faces them for the tag team titles.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Draco following the distraction by Gio Savage.
"The Problem" Aaron Roberts retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against Big John Dalton. After the match, Roberts goes for another Problem Bomb, but "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets in the ring and confronts him. Roberts rolls out of the ring as the fans chant "You scared!"
Sycho Simon beats the debuting Makale Matthews.
Backstage, Derrick King meets with Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind tells him that he has gotten him and Ray Ray Sanders their rematch and hopes that their beef has been squashed. Ray Ray shows up, and Too Kool II leaves. Derrick says they have their tag team title rematch and they will be champions again, and asks Ray Ray Sanders to trust him.
The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) beat CJ Money and CJ Blaine.
Before the next match, Lord Gaston calls Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy "a bunch of ugly wenches" and says that he will not lose in a two-on-one match, as he lives a fairytale life with a fairytale family. He then says this will be a tag team match, and introduces his evil stepsister, Ally X.
Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beats Lord Gaston and Ally X after Ally X inadvertently punches Gaston as she holds Diana down only for Diana to duck. After the match, Diana and Makkari celebrate with J. Webb.
Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor and Marrow at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says that sometimes, the Righteous Path takes them down roads they do not expect, and even painful places. He then says that on the path, they have found something, or rather, someone from the crowd, and Brother Bruce shows up and brings out Tabitha, the fan who has been seen trying to get in touch with Reverend Ash Taylor. Reverend says her name was once Tabitha, but she has renounced "that old life" and given up all of the worldly possessions that led her to a life of sin, and Reverend states that she will walk down the Righteous Path and forever be known as "Sister Asa." Asa says that she will walk down the Righteous Path, then Reverend Ash Taylor says they have work to do to bring her to the light.
Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Ray Ray Sanders and Derrick King.
We see footage of Danhausen and Su Yung having fun with fans at the WrestleCenter.
"The Chosen One" Zay Washington beats Big Nasty Phil after "Main Event" Bradley joins commentary mid-match and decides to interfere by holding Zay Washington down at the apron only for Zay to duck and Bradley to get booted in the face by Big Nasty Phil.
We see footage of Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham with fans at the WrestleCenter.
Jonathan Gresham beats Draco with a time of 5:45 (five minutes, forty-five seconds), beating Jay Lethal's time of 6:45 (six minutes, forty-five seconds). Gresham After the match, Draco characteristically refuses to shake Gresham's hand and swats it away before he heads to the back.
The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow) is seen approaching the WrestleCenter.
Pete Pranica guests on commentary for this week.
Dustin Starr interviews Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) at the announce desk. Flex says that people can say what they want to say, but they are tag team champions once again. Before he can say much else, Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders show up. Derrick King congratulates Too Kool II, then wants a shot at the tag team titles. All of a sudden, The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Roughshot Lamont) show up, with Lamont saying they have beaten Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders. The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) also show up, wanting a piece of the tag team title action.
We hear from Sycho Simon, who tells J. Webb that he does not care about Lucy and that if J. Webb wants Lucy, he will have to take Lucy.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Draco in an open challenge.
We see some footage from Tater Town Throwdown in Gleason, Tennessee.
Diana Taylor catches Lord Gaston in Makkari Kandy's candy bowl, and Gaston calls her a "dirty bird" and "a witch." When Makkari shows up, Gaston flees.
We hear from Matchmaker King Cobra, who creates an eight-man tag team match of Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) and the team of Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders vs. The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Roughshot Lamont) and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) following the events at the start of the show.
Big John Dalton beats JT Williams, then celebrates with the fans after the match.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says it is not over between him and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts while warning "The GunShow" Brett Michaels to stay out of his business. He says that he is coming for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship.
Diana Taylor and Makkari Kandy beat Lord Gaston in a two-on-one handicap match.
Backstage, Zaya interviews Big John Dalton, who says that he will be defending the Dirty Bird Championship, which he has again this year, on his return to Ingomar High School. He is suddenly attacked by "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil, and Bradley hits Big John Dalton with a sledgehammer before stealing the Dirty Bird Championship. Big Nasty Phil gets his turn with the sledgehammer on a now-bloodied Big John Dalton outside the building before he and Bradley handcuff Big John to a handrail and dent the Dirty Bird Championship's front plate with the sledgehammer.
"The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage beats Luke Justice.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Roughshot Lamont) and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex), Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders in an eight-man tag team match after Lamont shoves Ray Ray Sanders off the top rope, allowing Notorious Bradley to hit a splash for the win.
The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow) show up, and Brother Bruce and Marrow kneel at Ash Taylor's sides as Ash Taylor speaks at his podium, saying he has tried to save everyone and has brought souls to absolution only for everyone to become heretics. He then says he will have to make a martyr out of the worst of them, and demands the biggest cigarette-smoking, beer-swilling person they can find so he can bring them to absolution before praying for that person's soul. Suddenly, a mysterious figure with cigarette in hand is seen outside of the WrestleCenter. This figure puts out a cigarette in the parking lot, then enters the WrestleCenter, gets some beer, and heads to the ring after someone hands him a Singapore cane. This figure is The Sandman, and The Righteous Path get in the ring with him only for Brother Bruce and Marrow to get caned, and Reverend Ash Taylor steps up only to get struck down.
Cameron Cole beats Zay Washington after using the bottom rope for leverage on the pinfall attempt.
"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil watch the next match from ringside.
Mike Anthony beats J. Webb after the distraction from "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil.
We hear from King Cobra, who thanks the fans for their well-wishes and concern and that he is doing fine, but had the spike been lowered, he would have been blinded in his left eye. He thanks Mikey (aka Michael) for stepping up and doing his job as he recovered, and states that next week, he will be back making matches, and he addresses Simon as he says that he has unfinished business to take care of.
Dustin Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Strayhorn High School in Strayhorn, Mississippi again in February 2024. Members of the Strayhorn High School band are seen in the crowd.
Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that this year is "the year of the hustlers" and that it is time to leave the past and head to the top as they face The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti) today.
We hear from The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti). Brandon Beretta says they will prove they are the best to come out Bob Orton Jr.'s wrestling academy, and Joe Vinetti says that they are where it matters. Beretta says they will not stop until they have tag team gold.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti).
Backstage, Diana Taylor thanks Ray Ray Sanders for helping her out, then says she has the perfect person to help them take down The Nyxx Network ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Sir Matthew, Lord Gaston).
We see some footage from the recent show at the LaFayette Music Room. Memphis Wrestling returns to the LaFayette Music Room on May 9, 2024.
"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Jay Smooth.
We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker).
Gio Savage and Draco vs. The Sexy Assassins (Sexy Assassin #1 and Sexy Assassin #2) ends in a no-contest when The Sexy Assassins unmask to reveal they are Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Grandmasta Flex), leading to a brawl on the outside. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Too Kool II at the announce desk. Tim Grind says Gio Savage and Draco did not study the past well enough and that The Sexy Assassins were a product of Brian Christopher, who made their careers possible. He says that if Gio Savage and Draco wanted their attention, they got it. Grandmasta Flex says they held real gold while Gio Savage and Draco wore the plastic ones from Walmart and that "That's the business, dawg!"
Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie thanks the fans for their support in 2023, then tells the locker room that she will whup everybody in 2024.
Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bashley Bones. Ron Justice is the referee for this match.
Next week: The Grind City Rumble!
We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, Colton Cage, Austin Mulitalo, The L.A. Hustlers, Reverend Ash Taylor, Big John Dalton, The Nyxx Network ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston), Gio Savage and Draco regarding the Grind City Rumble.
Gio Savage and Draco beat Steel Cross (Ethan Steel and Alex Cross). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Draco says that eleven months ago, he and Gio Savage have done their thing in the tag team division only to have the past try to steal their spotlight, and if they have to run anyone involved in Memphis' wrestling past with a car, they will do it.
We hear from Big Phil, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn, The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) and Nixi XS, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) and Tim Bosby regarding the Grind City Rumble.
We see footage of Maurice the Strong in the hospital, going through rehab and getting back in shape following his tables match with K-Toomer.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. David Knight is the referee for this match.
Michael gets a call from King Cobra and tells him that he has everything under control.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony and K-Toomer. David Knight is the referee for this match. At the beginning of the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels fails to show up for the match, and it is revealed that Brett has been attacked backstage with a metal folding chair. Near the end of the match, Brett Michaels makes it to the ring, his arm purple and hurt. Despite having a hurt arm, Brett Michaels hits Mike Anthony with the GunShow Lariat to retain.
Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts says that Tim Bosby would not have been the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship if he had not given it to him, then says it is payback time and time to give it back. After stating that he has faced "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander before and is not afraid of him, he wants in the title match. Dustin Starr says the one-on-one match is official, then Justin Case says it is time to talk to King Cobra.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Gio Savage would rather talk about money and championships, and Draco tells Dustin to get the microphone out of his face.
It is revealed that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed the contract to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who thanks the fans for their support after she was injured and says that she will be back.
Nyxx vs. Cassandra Golden to decide a #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship ends with Nixi XS showing up and attacking Cassandra. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and fights off Nyxx as she still attacks Cassandra, and Cassandra is able to fend off Nixi XS. Afterwards, their brawl continues to the heel locker room.
Outside of the WrestleCenter, Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) meet with King Cobra. They trade the Trios Championship rings for a shot at the Internet title for Aaron Roberts, with Justin Case telling King Cobra "We don't want rings...we want titles."
Mike Anthony beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Mike Anthony attacks Terry Wayne with a metal folding chair that he has brought to the ring before the match. When a security guard gets in the ring, Mike Anthony scares him away. Mike Anthony then states that a metal folding chair awaits everyone in Memphis Wrestling from this day forward.
Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone. He says that next week, things will be settled between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer once and for all.
We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who announces the newest signee to Ringmaster Records: the Rappin' Rubber Chicken. Backstage, Barnabas tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that he will produce his biggest hit yet: a "bona-fide, guaranteed, 100%" win for The L.A. Hustlers. Ruffshot Lamont tells Barnabas that he had better produce a win, because they have had enough of him and demand that he be serious.
Before the match begins, Justin Case and The Cordale Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) shows up, and Justin Case produces a document stating that Aaron Roberts is now in today's Internet title match in exchange for the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championships.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a three-way match after Bosby counters a powerbomb out of the corner from Roberts into an inside cradle.
Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is in a good mood this week, as he has a good reason to turn the WrestleCenter into a warzone and beat Mike Anthony. He says he is still giving Anthony the benefit of the doubt, but he wants to do this right, and asks for King Cobra to come out. K-Toomer tells King Cobra that they started out on the wrong foot and that it is respect from here on out, then tells him something will happen whether he allows it or not. King Cobra tells him he just books the matches as Dustin Starr says that Mike Anthony is banned from the WrestleCenter. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up in the parking lot where he is kept away from the building, and K-Toomer heads to the parking lot and brawls with Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony tries to hit K-Toomer with a chair, but K-Toomer powerbombs him into a dumpster full of cardboard and throws the chair in it with him. Mike Anthony gets out and hits him in the head as it is near a trailer. K-Toomer is still able to fight back, and when he takes the chair, Mike Anthony dares him to hit him with the chair, saying he doesn't have it in him to do it. Big Dan stops K-Toomer from hitting Mike Anthony with the chair, and Mike Anthony is removed from the premises.
Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that they are doing "bad business" due to Barnabas the Producer, who he says has cost him a tag team title shot. Suddenly, Barnabas states that he has a vision that in one week, everything will be squashed, for he is taking them all the way to the top when he will be in the main event. The L.A. Hustlers (Ruffshot Lamont and Notorious Bradley) are excited at first until they realize it is the Monster Brawl match.
"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Cole at the announce desk. Colton Cage congratulates Justin Cole on getting back on track despite stating that he has dropped the ball lately on commentary during the match, and Dustin Starr says he cannot wait for Justin Cole to watch the match back.
Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Tim Grind. Tim Grind says that in all the years he has been in the business, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) has taken it too far by kidnapping and brainwashing his son as well as trying to run Flex over with a truck. He says he will have a better update on Flex next week, then notices a man with a motorcycle helmet and confronts him over two weeks ago. The man with the helmet says he did not do it, then Flex says he has to find out who tried to run Flex over.
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Gio Savage and Draco. Will Gibson is the championship official for this match. After the match, Gio Savage and Draco take the tag team titles, then hand them to Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders personally and raise their hands in a sign of respect.
We hear from Shalonce Royal, who says she is back to take the championship that she never got a shot at, and after changing the women's division in Ohio Valley Wrestling, she plans to change another and become the new queen. We then hear from Mackenzie Morgan, who says that she is defending against Shalonce Royal as she tells Tim Bosby that the main event will be no easy task. Tim Bosby then announces that in two weeks, he and "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane will have a rematch to make it a best of five and that he will have Mackenzie Morgan in his corner.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Suddenly, the man who served Dustin Starr with papers last week shows up, and Dustin Starr identifies him as a lawyer. The lawyer calls Dustin Starr an egomaniac who thinks that everything is about him and that his balloon is about to pop, then serves The GunShow with papers. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) soon shows up, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock accuses Brett Michaels of jumping him in the AutoZone Park parking lot and Dustin Starr of covering it up. Blaylock also says he has not been able to work because of The GunShow and that he cannot drive himself anywhere or even make love to his wife without the help of his team, and that he will sue The GunShow for all of his money. Van Viciouss states that his lawyers have told him not to say anything.
Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins says the fans call him "All The Way" for a reason, and that it is easier to show why than to explain why. He says the fans gave it to him, then "The Pope" Elijah Burke made it official. As far as what's next is concerned, he says to stay tuned.
Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Shalonce Royal. Marty Elias is the championship official for this match. During the match, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane show up and distract not only Mackenzie, but also referee Marty Elias, who does not see Shalonce Royal pinning Mackenzie with a roll-up. When Austin and Nikki show up, so does Tim Bosby. Mackenzie retains with a belly-to-belly suplex. After the match, Tim Bosby confronts Austin Lane when he and Nikki get in the ring. Bosby and Mackenzie have a stare down with Austin and Nikki in the middle of the ring.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The O'Neal Brothers (Devin and Steven O'Neal).
Backstage, K-Toomer speaks with Mike Anthony, saying that Anthony has become the third pillar of Memphis Wrestling and that he wants to be the fourth pillar. He says that they are changing the history of the companies and that when they get in the ring, it is all business. Anthony says that with him in the match, Toomer will not be the fourth pillar and that he will reclaim everything, then says "May the best man win.
Backstage, "Casanova" Colton Cage and "Big Swole" Justin Cole talk about the Fatal 5-Way Match. Justin Cole thanks Colton Cage for teaming up with him, then says it is every man for himself in the five-way match.
Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt, Brother Bruce) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says the sinners do not matter and that he wants to talk to someone and open his family's arm to them in order to welcome them to The Righteous Path: Big John Dalton. Big John Dalton shows up, and Reverend Ash Taylor tells Dalton to join The Righteous Path so he does not have to fight his battles alone anymore. Dalton declines, and says he will face The Righteous Path in the ring.
Big John Dalton beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt after Dalton accidentally splashes the referee into the corner and Brother Bruce grabs Dalton from behind only for get knocked off the apron when Dalton ducks. After the match, Reverend Ash Taylor hands a pamphlet to Big John Dalton.
Dustin Starr interviews "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane at the announce desk. Austin says Tim Bosby does not deserve an Internet Championship rematch, and says he beat Bosby fair and square while Nikki is there for emotional support. He says he beat him twice, which is what counts, then calls Bosby out for a proposition. Bosby shows up, then Austin tells him that he has somebody that Bosby cannot suplex after having suplexed him all over the ring, and if Bosby can beat him, he gets a title shot. Austin's hand-picked opponent for Tim Bosby is Big Nico.
Tim Bosby beats Big Nico by disqualification. During the match, Bosby is able to suplex Big Nico after Nico runs into the corner and Bosby dodges, and upon this happening, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane gets in the ring and hits Bosby with a low blow. After the match, Austin Lane attacks Bosby and holds him down so that "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane can slap him. All of a sudden, Mackenzie Morgan rushes into the ring, and Nikki and Austin retreat.
In footage from earlier this week, King Cobra enters the WrestleCenter for a meeting.
Dustin Starr interviews "DDT" Diana Taylor, who has recently appeared on an episode of Heels on Starz. After plugging the special guest appearance, "The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx shows up. Nyxx says people should be talking about her and her championship rematch, saying Diana Taylor was irrelevant as champion while she got the show on WMC-TV and made the title relevant. This leads to a brawl that has to be broken up.
We hear from "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and Mickie James regarding IMPACT Wrestling's Mid-South Mayhem at the Graceland Sound Stage and their visit to Memphis, which took place this weekend.
Mikey beats "Casanova" Colton Cage, "Big Swole" Justin Cole, Mike Anthony and K-Toomer in the Five Starr 5-Way to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship after Justin Cole hits the Swole Slam on Colton Cage and Mikey picks the bones after hitting Justin Cole with Gator Feet. After the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and has a staredown with Mikey in the ring. After the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and has a staredown with Mikey in the ring before raising Mikey's hand and shaking hands with him before having another brief staredown.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Adam Rohrgeous. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and Murray Collum, who want everyone to show up for Rumble On The Trail at Pontotoc, Mississippi, benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The Hollywood Clique shows up, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock makes fun of a fan dressed as him, saying he is not that fat, before declaring that Brett Michaels is "out of control in this company" before Van Viciouss shows off his black eye. Van Viciouss says that he has had to cancel appearances, dates and auditions due to his black eye, then Blaylock says that he and Viciouss want Brett Michaels at Pontotoc. Brett says that if Van Viciouss will have The Hollywood Clique in his corner, then he will have Murray and the rest of the kids at St. Jude in his corner, and when he is done with Viciouss, Viciouss will have another black eye.
The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Cordale Roberts) beat Gio Savage and Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron, Cordale, Big Red) and Justin Case at the announce desk. Big Red says that King Cobra is not here because he is scared, while everybody knows that he is all about a fight.
In footage from earlier today, Dustin Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling is leaving WLMT-TV CW30, and that on Friday night, September 1st, the show will premiere on Action News Plus on WMC-TV Channel 5.
Dustin Starr interviews Barnabas The Leader, who has not been seen since being beaten up by K-Toomer, at the announce desk. Barnabas sadly announces that The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) is now closed. He then gets mad at Dustin Starr and the fans, saying that he hopes they are all happy that The Circuz is closed, then says the show must go on and that he must go on, too.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nyxx at the announce desk. Nyxx says she will sign the contract for the championship match against #1 contender Mackenzie Morgan and have the match on her time, and says that is Dustin were to set up a contract signing, she may sign.
Uncle Mikey - now known as just "Mikey" - beats Brandon Berretta with a cloverleaf. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey says it is good to be back, then says he has never been so clear or so focused, and he conquered Brendan Berrett like he will conquer everyone else.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole and "Casanova" Colton Cage beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston).
Lance Archer beats Krule in an Everybody Dies Match after slamming Krule onto the wooden casket and ramming the back of his head into it repeatedly.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) by disqualification after Simon hits Gio Savage with a chair. After the match, Draco beats Simon up, then Mr. Chris hits Draco in the back with a chair before grabbing a chain and wrapping it around Gio and Draco so they can hit them with a chair some more until referees and security get The Posse out of the ring. Afterwards, Dustin Starr interviews The Posse at the announce desk. Simon says that next, they won't be destroying the WrestleCenter or kidnapping Santa Claus, but destroying a family. He then says "Ain't that right, Lance?"
Backstage, Tim Grind is on the phone with someone, saying he knows The Posse have kidnapped Lance McCade and that he will get Lance back.
It is revealed that Brother Bruce has been laid out backstage. Sister Jennifer finds him down on the floor wanting to know who did this, and says Reverend Ash Taylor is not going to like this.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Nixi XS. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Nyxx at the announce desk. Nyxx says her back is hurting from carrying the woman's division and that Mackenzie Morgan is undeserving of her championship. She says Mackenzie gets all the opportunities she never got, then says she should be saying all of this to her face and not to Dustin before calling Mackenzie out. Mackenzie Morgan shows up, and Nyxx reiterates her points to Mackenzie before telling her she will never win the women's title because she is undeserving of it. She dares Mackenzie to hit her, and when she does not, Nyxx slaps her and Mackenzie hits back. Security and referees quickly move into place to break up the brawl.
Big Dan finds Sister Jennifer gagged and bound backstage, then puts the gag - which looks like one of Reverend Ash's pamphlets - back in her mouth.
"The Best of the Best" Austin Lane beats ATM by referee stoppage after "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane yanks ATM off the ring apron and sends him into the ring post, then puts ATM in the guillotine choke after the match. After the match, Austin Lane proclaims that today is his birthday and says nobody cares, then Nikki Lane says that if it were "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' birthday, the whole WrestleCenter would be decorated. Austin Lane says today is the birth of a new era in Memphis Wrestling, as it is not about "GunShows, cliques, or churches," for it is the beginning of "The Lane Dynasty."
Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock and Van Viciouss) at the announce desk. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock mentions that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson met him while he was at Regional One, and reads a get well soon card that tells him that he cannot wait to see him get rid of Brett Michaels and that Young Rock got cancelled because of Brett, whom he blames for the low ratings. Blaylock says that Van Viciouss was also on Young Rock and that The Rock also hates Brett Michaels, the Brett Michaels shows up and confronts Blaylock, with Blaylock's bodyguards getting in the way. Blaylock says that Brett has an ego and that he or nobody likes him, then challenges him to a match against Van Viciouss next Friday at AutoZone Park for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship. Brett says Blaylock is the biggest fool of them all, and that he will put his title on the line before telling Blaylock he has friends, too. Rocky the Redbird shows up and poses for the crowd, then Brett gets in the ring.
"The Pope" Elijah Burke beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt. During the match, Sister Jennifer shows up, but Ray Collins shows up and carries her to the back while Reverend Ash Taylor hits The Pope in the back with his collection plate. The Pope kicks out, and Taylor gets back on the apron only to be hit with an elbow before hitting Rembrandt in the back with the running double knees for the win.
Dustin Starr interviews Danny Limelight at the announce table. Limelight says it feels great to be in Memphis, then says he is here for "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who shows up. Limelight says the fans are chanting for Brett for a reason, and while Brett is the champion here, he is the champ everywhere else. Brett says Limelight might be the man, but this is his house. Suddenly, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up, and Limelight and Brett lay their championships on the announce desk before brawling with The Posse around the ring. Referees rush in to restore order. After the commercial break, Limelight tells Brett that they need to handle The Posse, and Brett says that if Limelight wants it, the fans can have it.
Reverend Ash Taylor guests on commentary (with his own podium) for the next match.
Ray Collins beats "Righteous" Ryan Rembrandt by disqualification after Brother Bruce gets in the ring and attacks Ray Collins. After the match, Rembrandt hits Ray Collins with Reverend Ash Taylor's collection plate, then Reverend Ash Taylor makes the referee count a pinfall from Rembrandt.
Backstage, a mysterious championship belt with a red leather strap is seen in Big John Dalton's bag. When his back is turned, Ellsworth Enterprises steals it.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Diana Taylor. During the match, Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) guests on commetary, and Matt Williams mentions that he has the championship belt - known as the Ingomar Baseball Derby Birds Championship - because he wants to cost Big John Dalton everything in response to Big John Dalton costing them the tag team titles. He also mentions a championship ring that has run in his family. Soon afterwards, Dalton shows up and fights Ellsworth Enterprises, but he gets laid out following a punch from Matt Williams with the hand wearing the ring. Nyxx bets Diana Taylor to retain the Women's Championship, and Big John is soon struck with a baseball bat by Matt Williams.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who says that if "The Pope" Elijah Burke that if he graces "The Righteous Center" with his presence at tomorrow's TV tapings, there will be consequences.
The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) vs. Steel Cross (Ethan Steel and Alex Cross) ends with both teams being attacked by two men in black and gold known as The O'Neill Brothers.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Draco. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews "Big Swole" Justin Cole at the announce desk, and Justin Cole says he has eyes on championship gold and that he is undeniable.
We see one of "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's bodyguards get their arm checked on.
K-Toomer beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts by disqualification after Big Red and Cordale Roberts attack K-Toomer. After the match, Mike Anthony shows up and fights The Roberts Family Legacy (Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) with a Kendo stick, but he is soon overpowered. Cordale and Big Red hold K-Toomer up foa low blow, then King Cobra suddenly shows up and confronts The Roberts Family Legacy and evens the odds in the brawl. K-Toomer, King Cobra and Mike Anthony stand tall in the ring after sending The Roberts Family Legacy running, and Mike Anthony clotheslines Justin Case when he gets on the ring apron. Security shows up when The Roberts Family Legacy try to get back in the ring.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Kenway.
We hear from Van Viciouss, who says that the championship committee finds a way to screw him over and stacks the odds on The Hollywood Clique ever week, and they have booked Jimmy Blaylock in a match that has seen security get hurt and Blaylock in the hospital. After stating that Blaylock may not be able to walk again, he states that he has fired Jason Vain as bodyguard before stating he will show "Big Swole" Justin Cole what the real deal is.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole quickly beats Van Viciouss.
We hear from Reverend Ash Taylor, who brags about Brother Bruce's victory last week before mentioning the $100 bill that has been put in his collection plate, as it means there is another follower on the righteous path and another obstacle Ray Collins cannot overcome. He then tells Ray Collins to get on his knees and pray.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Cassandra Golden after Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston) show up and Big John Dalton and Mackenzie Morgan arrive to stop them. As the referee is preoccupied with this, Nyxx rakes Cassandra Golden in the eyes to retain.
Gio Savage and Draco beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn (wearing a luchador mask) and Uncle Phil after Savage unmasks Bradley - revealing his bald head - before the double team.
We see Lance McCade sign a contract for Memphis Wrestling with Tim Grind in attendance and start the road to becoming Memphis Wrestling's first second-generation star.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) beat Tommy Dreamer and PCO in an extreme tag team match that sees the wooden boards of the ring get exposed after Mr. Chris rakes Dreamer in the eyes and hits a low blow.
Dustin Starr interviews The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) at the announce desk. Simon says he hates the fans, but loves being a tag team champion. Mr. Chris says they have heard what Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders had to say and that they will beat them worse than they have ever been beaten before.
The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders in a no-rules match.
Dustin Starr interviews The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) at the announce desk. Barnabas the Leader says that they have made the main event more fun, as they showcased Maurice the Strong's world-renowned feats of strength, as he is the only one capable of beating "Memphis Wrestling's biggest, baddest hero" K-Toomer. He also says that Maurice the Strong is the strongest man in the land and that K-Toomer was easily eliminted, and that Maurice the Strong demands a match with "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who soon shows up. Barnabas welcomes Brett Michaels to The Circuz' big top and warns him to be careful what he wishes for, as he just might get it, then announces that Maurice and Brett will square off next week.
Gio Savage and Draco beat Ellsworth Enterprises (Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston).
Dustin Starr interviews Reverend Ash Taylor at the announce desk. He proclaims that what the fans are about to see will inspire, and introduces them to three people who have given the righteous path a chance: Ray Collins, Jennifer Justice and Bulletproof Bruce. He says that Bruce put his faith in the wrong people and was left holding the bag when it came time to pay up. He then mentions that Jennifer Justice tried to make adjustments, but nothing stuck. He also says Taylor states hat Ray Collins thought he found a brotherhood but was left high and dry. Taylor then says they have looked to him for a future, and says that every new member on the righteous path must give. Bruce puts a $100 bill in the plate as Taylor says one must give their selves and their their worldly possessions as part of the righteous path. Justice does the same, but Ray Collins does not, and he drops the collection plate. Jennifer slaps Ray Collins in the face, then Bruce punches Collins and beats him up. Reverend Ash Taylor then kicks Collins in the gut for good measure.
"The Franchise" Shane Douglas guests on commentary for the next match.
Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane. After the match, "The Franchise" Shane Douglas personally hands the Internet Championship to Tim Bosby.
Dustin Starr interviews Matt Williams and Storybook Prince Gaston at the announce desk. Williams says they are here under the guise of "Ellsworth Enterprises" and have been employed by James Ellsworth to take care of the women's division in Memphis Wrestling, and calls the women's division "dirty, nasty skanks" before stating that Nyxx, Mackenzie Morgan and Cassandra Golden are next as they "clean up the women's division."
Matt Williams guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx beats Storybook Prine Gaston by disqualification when Matt Williams leaves the announce desk to hit Nyxx with a chair. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and hits Williams with a drop kick.
Backstage, Bulletproof Bruce is using the bathroom when he hears a knock. All of a sudden, he finds Reverend Ash Taylor's pamphlet on the floor and picks it up, then looks around to find nobody near the restroom.
Gio Savage and Draco beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont).
Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders beat The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) by count-out after Derrick King inadvertently superkicks a fan before superkicking Mr. Chris and Ray Ray Sanders is unable to get Simon back in the ring before the ten count. The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats K-Toomer after The Circuz (Barnabas the Leader and Maurice the Strong) show up after K-Toomer inadvertently takes out referee David Knight as he hits Brett Michaels with a Spear. Barnabas announces that The Circuz is where it belongs in the main event before Maurice the Strong hits K-Toomer in the head with a crowbar. K-Toomer kicks out when Brett Michaels notices he is down and goes for the pinfall, but one GunShow Lariat later, Brett Michaels retains.
"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats Ray Collins after nothing the rest of The Hot Shots (Coach "Too Fine" Justin Klein, Ethan Ross, Brandon Savage) can do can help Ray Collins get the win. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Cole at the announce desk. Cole says 2023 will be "The Year of the Swole" and that it is all about "The Swole Patrol."
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Alan Steel hands Draco a Memphis Wrestling contract and asks him "You think you're ready?" Draco says that he knows he is ready.
Dustin Starr interviews "All Heart" Blake Christian at the announce desk. Blake Christian says he is excited to be in Memphis, Tennessee and in Memphis Wrestling, then says he is here on business because "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts have been going through things and that Roberts has performed some despicable actions. Roberts shows up with Justin Case, then Blake Christian asks Roberts what is going on with him. Robert says Washington learned everything from him and try to walk away, but he came back and took his spot. Justin Case says that if anyone has a problem with Aaron Roberts, they have a solution in the form of a wrestling match. Blake Christian accepts the challenge, but says that Roberts is jealous of Zay Washington of being better, but also not reaching his own accolades. He compares him to Jake Paul, then says that Jake Paul is more well-known with more money while Roberts is "a glorified loser." After this, the match is made official for later today.
Uncle Mikey beats Draco to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament after punching "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn off the apron. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Uncle Mikey at the announce desk. Mikey says that Brad is calling for other family members and wants a family feud, and that the mystery man who attacked him is Uncle Phil. He says that he calls Uncle Phil "Uncle Land-Phil" because he is a garbage human being, then says that he can handle this with the support of the fans.
We hear from Barnabus the Leader, who introduces "The Fantastic French Phenom" Maurice the Strong. Maurice then bends a steel bar, then Barnabas says this is a taste of what Memphis Wrestling has a store, as they are The Circuz and they control the entertainment.
We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane, who says Tim Bosby reminds him a lot of himself. He says that while Bosby has the fans on his back, this is where the similarities end, and while Bosby can be "Austin Lane 2.0" all he wants, he has to earn the torch. Austin Lane then challenge Tim Bosby to a match for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship at Super Bout and tells Bosby to show him what he is made of.
"Big Trouble" Ben Bishop beats "Remarkable" Ryan Rembrandt to advance in the Cobra Cup Tournament.
We hear from Matt Williams, James Ellsworth and Storybook Prince Gaston. Matt Williams says they now have three problems to deal with. Gaston says that the three of them are in for the worst chapter of the books of their lives, and James Ellsworth says he has done more for women's wrestling in the last 10 years than any woman and that anyone who steps to them will learn that anyone with two hands will stand a fighting chance.
We hear from The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris). Mr. Chris tells Derrick King that he cannot be a king without a crown, and tells Ray Ray Sanders that they did something nice for him once in his life: pawning the crown for a one-way ticket out of town. He gives Ray Ray Sanders a chance to escape the beating of his life after they nearly broke his back, then Simon tells Derrick King that he will never be a king and to tell everyone that The Boogeyman is real. He then throws a shopping cart before threatening to reach down Derrick's throat, pull out his soul and destroy everything he loves.
"All Heart" Blake Christian beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts after Big Dan confronts Justin Case and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington returns for the first time since the hair vs. hair match to confront Roberts. After the match, Zay Washington goes up to the top rope, but Justin Case pulls Aaron Roberts out of the ring. Big Dan also pulls out a pair of handcuffs. Roberts tells Washington that if he wants a match and if Big Dan wants to handcuff himself to Justin Case, they can do it at Super Bout.
