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.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson lasts ten minutes against Komander in a ROH World Television Championship Proving Ground Match, and therefore earns a shot at the ROH World Television Championship.
Serpentico beats Brandon Cutler.
We look back on Tony Deppen vs. Samoa Joe for the ROH World Television Championship from the March 9, 2023 episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling.
Backstage, we hear from The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Carlie Bravo says a lot about them has changed, including their pockets, as Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty, Dean, Carlie, Trish Adora) has the Brinks truck backed up and they are getting paid. Shawn Dean says that ROH is on notice and that everyone is getting double stomped, and both of them state that ROH now stands for "Run or hide."
Blake Christian beats Evil Uno.
Red Velvet retains the ROH Women's World Television Championship against Leila Grey.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara retain the ROH World Tag Team Championships against Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in a Bunkhouse Brawl.
Backstage, Lexy Nair are interviews Hologram and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly) when The Premier Athletes (Josh Woods, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) and "Smart" Mark Sterling show up. Sterling mentions today being declared "AEW Day" in Springfield, Massachusetts and demands that there be no shenanigans in the form of a kick to the crotch. Mark Briscoe calls Sterling a "shenanigator," then says the word of the day is "equalizer" and brings out Rocky "Azucar" Romero, who has been tasked with stopping any shenanigans. This leads to a staredown between Romero and Josh Woods.
Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. will return at AEW Dynamite's 5-Year Anniversary Show.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Evil Uno and Alex Reynolds. As Evil Uno talks about his upcoming match with Jon Moxley, Darby Allin shows up and says there is a war coming, and says that Jon Moxley sees them all as jokes. He then says he will show the difference between himself and Evil Uno tonight, saying he will not lay down and die and that he will become World Champion. He says that The Dark Order has coasted for too long, and demands that Evil Uno show him what he can do.
Before the next match, "Smart" Mark Sterling talks about how he met with the mayor of Springfield, Massachusettes and got today proclaimed as "AEW Day." He also talks about how he got to the Key to the City, which he says does not even work, as they have been treated horribly since their arrival and cannot wait to leave.
Hologram and The Conglomeration (Mark Briscoe and Kyle O'Reilly) beat The Premier Athletes (Josh Woods, Ariya Daivari, Josh Woods) in a trios match as Rocky "Azucar" Romero is able to stop "Smart" Mark Sterling from getting involved in the match.
Backstage, we hear from MxM Collection (Mansoor and Mason Madden), who announce the extreme makeover that they gave "Platinum" Max Caster's jacket before declaring that they will show "the Grand Slam finale to New York Fashion Week" next week on Dynamite.
Mariah May beats Lady Frost in an AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Willow Nightingale. Willow says she is in a lot of pain, but at least she does not have to deal with Stokley Hathaway anymore. She then says she is inspired by Yuka Sakazaki going for championship gold when Deonna Purrazzo and Taya Valkyrie show up. Deonna says that if Willow was a real friend, she would have helped Yuka Sakazaki last week. She then offers Mariah May protection as well as the same generosity she has given Taya, and when Willow interrupts Deonna, Taya threatens to kick Willow's ass. Willow takes this as a challenge for Rampage.
Backstage, we hear from The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn). Backstage, we hear from The Acclaimed. "Platinum" Max Caster insults MxM Collection through rap, then Bowens says it is time to nut up or shut up.
We see a video package chronicling the recent events involving The Blackpool Combat Club.
Darby Allin beats Evil Uno in a match that sees both of them really go at it on the outside.
In backstage footage from after last week's Dynamite, Jeff Jarrett says that he will do things his way and challenges "Hangman" Adam Page to a Lumberjack Strap Match at Grand Slam with everyone who Hangman has declared has been in his way at ringside, and he plans to kick Hangman's ass.
Serena Deeb beats Queen Aminata.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Saraya and Harley Cameron. Harley explains a "Saraya's Rules" Match, in which the rules do not apply to Saraya, there are no hammerlocks, and the winner receives a signed copy of Saraya's autobiography. She then balls up the rules for a "Saraya's Rules" Match and puts them in her mouth before she and Saraya leave.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dustin Rhodes and Sammy Guevara. Dustin thanks Guevara, calling him one of his best tag team partners, and Guevara says that while they have both had their setbacks, nights like this make it worth it. Sammy then says that he also wants two championships like Dustin, and challenges "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada to a Continental Championship Eliminator Match under Continental Rules. Dustin says Sammy has more heart and soul than half the roster, and tells him to get crazy and have some fun.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake), Rush, Roderick Strong and The Beast Mortos beat Hook, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) in an All-Star ten-man tag team match.
Backstage, we hear from Serena Deeb, who says that she beat the hell out of Queen Aminata like she said she would before challenging Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. to a match at Dynamite's 5-Year Anniversary Show.
Nigel McGuinness is on the stage. He says that "The American Coward Benign Danielson" has failed to answer his challenge, then calls him a "pathetic" "clam digger" hiding behind a "fake injury" and says that "Bryan fears Nigel." Nigel then says that if Danielson will not face him for his family, he should do it for the fans, as if he denies him, then he denies them. Tony Schiavone interrupts, saying that Nigel's claims are ridiculous and that if Danielson was cleared to wrestle, he will wrestle him, then says Danielson is not afraid of Nigel and that Danielson is one of the best he has ever seen and called as a commentator. Nigel says Schiavone is "one of the luckiest sons-of-bitches he has ever seen," as he would take any other person's head off for saying that, and tells him to go back to the commentary table and shut his mouth. He says Schiavone may be drinking "the Coward-Aid," but he is not, and then says that he does not care who Danielson faces him for, as he wants Danielson to face in the middle of the ring in their final chapter. He then says that it is his destiny, and that ever since he has retired, he has told anyone who would listen that he was as good as Danielson, but nobody listened to or believed him. Nigel then says there are only two people who know that this saying is true - him and Danielson - and that this is why Danielson has refused to answer his challenge, as he knows that if he shows up, he will destroy him and finally have vindication. He says that Danielson is taking away from him the one thing he deserves, but this time, even if Danielson does not show up, he will be vindicated. He says the ball is in Danielson's court, and says if there is a God in heaven, it will happen. He then says that if there is not, then may the Devil hear his prayer.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) vs. Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) in an ROH World Tag Team Championship Proving Grounds Match ends in a ten-minute time-limit draw. As a result, The Infantry has earned a shot at the ROH World Tag Team Championships. After the match, Carlie Bravo says they have a tag team title match, and demands a match with the titles on the line tomorrow night at Supercard of Honor.
Backstage, we hear from Kyle Fletcher. He is interrupted by "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson as Kyle is about to talk about him, and Kyle says he outlasted five other men to become World Television Champion while Lee Johnson was the first man to be eliminated, and that Lee Johnson is nowhere near his level and has no chance of taking his title from him. Lee Johnson says that Kyle Fletcher has not made much of a point to come to Ring of Honor while he has been on a roll, and that Fletcher is crazy if he thinks he will see the same man that he saw last year. He says that Supercard of Honor will become "The Shotty Show," but Fletcher says he has no chance.
Anna Jay beats Nikita.
In footage from earlier this week, Dalton Castle has try-outs for new Boys, but they are crashed by Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie. Jerry Lynn gets involved and puts both Dalton Castle and Johnny TV in a match at Supercard of Honor.
Backstage, we hear from Dalton Castle, who says that Johnny TV has torched everything he has, including The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate), in order to hurt him, but like a phoenix-peacock hybrid, he will rise "like a Penix" in a Fight Without Honor and he will destroy Johnny TV. We then hear from Johnny TV, who says that he is "TV ready," unlike Dalton Castle, and that he will do things to Dalton that Dalton did not think was possible. Johnny TV says he has fought without honor his entire career and that "honor sucks."
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Nick Comoroto. During the match, Jacoby Watts shows up and watches the match from the stage.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Griff Garrison and Cole Karter. Garrison says they need to keep being themselves in order to succeed, but also gives credit where credit is due to Maria Kanellis-Bennett. As Karter wonders where Maria is, Serepentico shows up with a document, claims to know where Maria is and says that he will only tell him where Maria is if he signs the document he has. Karter signs it without even reading, then Serpentico hands Garrison a copy before stating that he does not where she is before saying that Maria will be there. Garrison and Karter then find out that they have just agreed to a tag team match against Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) at Zero Hour at Supercard of Honor.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Alexia Nicole.
Backstage, Jacoby Watts talks with Nick Comoroto. He claims to be the harbinger of his salvation and the catalyst of his transformation, and claims that he can bring him to new heights. He says only his wisdom and guidance will bring him from the abyss. Both men then shake hands.
Evil Uno beats London Lightning.
We see a vignette for "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods), who are now known as "The Premier Athletes."
Lexy Nair and Billie Starkz host the first-ever contract signing for the ROH Women's World Championship for Hikaru Shida vs. Athena for the ROH Women's World Championship at Supercard of Honor. After Billie Starkz asks if she would be the new Minion Overlord if she won the Women's Television title and Athena lost hers. Athena shows up as if on cue, but is not bothered by the question. Athena says she is bothered by Hikaru Shida beating her in the past, then demands that Lexy Nair bring out Hikaru Shida, which she does. Shida heads to the ring, then says she has not come alone. Suddenly, Queen Aminata heads to the ring and tells Billie Starks that they went through hell to get here and that they will be making history, and hopes Billie is ready to fight for her life. Billie says she has been ready to crush Aminata's dream and become the first Women's Television Championship. Athena then demands the focus be on her and that they hurry up and sign the contract so that she can go to the mall. Athena then signs the contract, as does Hikaru Shida. Shida then tells Athena that she knows Athena has said she is not scared of her, and while Athena can fool her minions, she cannot fool her. She says Athena is losing it and that she is in her head, and that every time she closes her eyes, she sees Shida beating her. Athena slaps Shida in response, and Billie gets hit by Shida's shinai. Athena topples the table and hits Athena, starting a brawl which ends with Aminata shoving Billie into Athena and hitting her with a headbutt and Shida suplexing Athena through a table.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Eddie Kingston and Mark Briscoe. Mark says April 5th is the same day that Jay Briscoe won his first ROH World Championship before bringing up the fact that he has been with Ring of Honor since the beginning, and that everything has led up to this point and nothing would mean more to him than to win the ROH World Championship and make Jay proud. Eddie says the old him would go look for a bottle to drown himself in after his recent loss, but he cannot do that anymore and he is fighting that, as Mark Briscoe deserves him at 100% and a World Champion who will bring the fight to him. He says Mark inspires him to stay on the straight and narrow, as he knows he would try to crack open a few bottles and drown his demons. Eddie then says he cannot do that, as the ROH World Championship supercedes All Elite Wrestling and that without ROH, there would be no AEW. He says the World Championship means so much due to its lineage and history and that he is proud to be champion. Eddie then talks about how he was at the Eddie Guerrero Appreciation Night show on the night he was kicked out of his first wrestling school and how he watched Jay Briscoe wrestle and wanted to be in Ring of Honor, then says they are taking it back to what ROH is all about and that he cannot and will not lose to Mark Briscoe as much as he loves him and his family, and he will "man up" and they will be in each other's faces, and that he hopes Jay Briscoe is looking down at both of them smiling after they gave "1000%" of everything in their body, as they are pro wrestling and they will make it, show and prove. Both men then shake hands.
Action Andretti and Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) beat "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, Matt Sydal and Jack Cartwheel in a six-man tag match. Both teams show respect after the match.
Athena beats Nikita by submission in an ROH Women's World Championship Proving Grounds Match, then attacks her again after the match. As Athena is about to drop kick the championship belt into Nikita's face, Hikaru Shida tuns in and chases Athena out of the ring.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson, who says that he is here in ROH not to take part, but to take over and take titles. He says that tonight, there is a Television title match between "All Heart" Blake Christian and Kyle Fletcher, and he is calling his shot against the winner at Supercard of Honor.
Cole Karter and Griff Garrison beat Kaz Jordan and Victor Castella.
Dalton Castle beats Nick Comoroto. After the match, Taya Valkyrie shows up and confronts Dalton for calling her and Johnny TV irresponsible, then calls The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) annoying and rude before she reveals that they lost them on purpose becaue they are "bad, bad boys." She also says that Dalton never loved The Boys, and that Dalton should get what he deserves. Dalton is then attacked inside the ring by Johnny TV, then he and Taya make out on top of Dalton.
We hear from Mark Briscoe. He says that Philadelpha, Pennsylvania is the origin of professional wrestling for him and Jay Briscoe, then talks about how he has had to fly solo ever since Jay passed away, and how he and Eddie Kingston have both had their ups and downs. Mark also mentions how Eddie has had to look back to the past to become ruthless, then says that he will prove that he is top dog at Supercard of Honor. Mark Briscoe then says it is time to man up.
Colt Cabana and Brandon Cutler beat Rex Lawless and Bryce Donovan.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and Action Andretti beat KPK (Abu, Ahmed, Karou) in a six-man tag match.
Kiera Hogan beats Diamante.
Evil Uno beats JD Drake after Drake misses a top rope moonsault.
We hear from Hikaru Shida. Shida says that in AEW, she won the World Women's title three times and beat almost everyone, and now both she and Athena need stimulation. She says that when they faced each other in the ring, she knew that Athena and the fans were excited, but she was excited the most. She says hello to ROH before telling them to prepare for a new era, because she has arrived.
Kyle Fletcher retains the ROH World Television Championship against "All Heart" Blake Christian. After the match, "Big Shotty" Lee Johnson stares down Kyle Fletcher from the stage.
The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ari Daivari) beat Jay Lucas and Terry Yaki.
Lee Moriarty betas Invictus Khash.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Varsity Athletes and "Smart. "Smart" Mark Sterling says that The Varsity Athletes needed to be presented in a way that fits their atheltic prowess and that they have done just that, and confirms that while Ari Daivari still leads The Trust Busters (Daivari, Slim J, Jeeves Kay, Sonny Kiss), he is also a Varsity Athlete due to being varsity class - as well as his client - and due to his history with Tony Nese.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose and "The Problem" Marina Shafir beat J-Rod and Sandra Moone.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Rob McKnight with the cloverleaf with the boot on the head.
"Hard Rock" Juice Robinson beats Titus Alexander.
Skye Blue beats Leila Grey.
"The Fallen Angel" CHristopher Daniels beats Cole Karter.
Athena beats Brooke Havok in a Ring of Honor Women's World Championship Proving Ground Match, then attacks Brooke after the match and retreats when Willow Nightingale runs into the ring.
"The Murderhawk Monster" Lance Archer beats "Benevolent" Jack Banning.
Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin), AR Fox and Matt Sydal beat The Trust Busters (Ari Daivari, Slim J, Sonny Kiss, Jeeves Kay) in an eight-man tag match.
Jeff Jarrett, Satnam Singh and Jay Lethal beat Jackson Drake, Jay Malachi and Oliver Saywer in a trios match with a Figure Four Leg Lock from Jeff Jarrett. After the match, Tony Schiavone int erviews Jarrett, Singh and Lethal. Lethal mocks Schiavone, then says that all he cares about is becoming a tag team champion. Jarrett says not to worry about the strategy, as The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) are another team, The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) are "a bunch of carny rappers," and Revolution will be an evolution of AEW and the tag team titles.
"Pretty" Peter Avalon beats Dean Alexander. After the match, Tony Schavione interviews Avalon, who says that Chris Jericho embarassed him in front of his own people and that he will not let that fly. He says that Jericho took an opportunity he was overdue for, and he has his number.
Best Friends (Orange Cassidy and Danhausen) beat The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry).
Orange Cassidy retains the AEW All-Atlantic Championship against Wheeler Yuta. After the match, Orange Cassidy helps Wheeler Yuta up for the Blackpool Combat Club, and Claudio Castagnoli comes back after having slapped . Wheeler Yuta walks away.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Evil Uno and "Hangman" Adam Page. Evil Uno tells Adam Page that he takes Page's refusal of their help as saying The Dark Order is not on his level. He then tells him not to get involved in his match, as it is time for The Dark Order to stand up for themselves. Evil Uno then says Jon Moxley will find out why he is called Evil Uno.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks heads to the ring. He says it is no secret that for the past few months, he has dealt with interference form The Jericho Appreciation Society, and it is clear that Chris Jericho does not want a rematch against him. Starks says he accepts that rematch will not happen and that he will move on from Chris Jericho, then pulls out an open contract for an open challenge for a match against him at Revolution and says somebody wants to be on the show and face him. Chris Jericho shows up and says Starks is trying to bait him into another match and that Starks is not done with him until he says so. He tells Starks that his win against him was the highlight of his career and will not happen again. He also says that their rematch will not happen because Starks is not on his level, then wishes Starks luck on the open challenge before "Pretty" Peter Avalon shows up to answer the open challenge. Jericho then hits Avalon with the Judas Effect. Jericho then gets in the ring, tells a fan to shut up, then says that if Starks wants him so badly when Revolution should have him, then he should sign the open contract and beat Starks again. Starks says he knows Jericho will bring out The Society to interfere again, then mentions that Jericho became AEW World Champion all of his own and doubts Jericho's ability to beat him all by himself. When Jericho confronts Starks for questioning his ability, Starks tells Jericho that he genuinely believes he can beat him. Jericho says he can beat Starks because he is Jericho as he takes the contract, and even says he would sign the contract and bar The Society from ringside right now. Jericho then says he does not have a pen, to which Starks responds "Damn...I do." He then pulls a pen out from his jacket pocket, then Jericho takes it, presses the button the top of it to dramatic effect, and signs the contract while adding the addendum. He then tells Starks to be careful what he wishes for, as nobody outsmarts "The Ocho." Starks then looks into the camera and smiles.
We see a video package for the Revolution Tag Team Battle Royal.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Firm (Big Bill and Lee Moriarty) despite The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) showing up to attack "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn.
Tony Schiavone interviews Christian Cage on the stage. Right after Christian appears, however, he is attacked from behind by "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. Jungle Boy then produces two chairs from the back for a Con-Chair-To. He hesitates, but before he can do it, Christian hits him with a low bow and hits him with one of the chairs. Christian then rams the head of a downed Jungle Boy on the chair repeatedly, and referees have to check on Jungle Boy while telling Christian to back off.
Saraya beats Skye Blue with the P.T.O. After the match, Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter run into the ring before Toni and Saraya can spray paint Skye Blue. As Toni Storm and Saraya try to run away, Ruby Soho shows up and tells Jamie Hayter she wants the AEW Women's World Championship.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson heads to the ring. Danielson says he will do everything to beat MJF at Revolution for the AEW World Championship, then focuses on MJF saying that he hates him last week. He says that MJF tried to break the arm of a friends' arm, put a bounty on his head and hospitalized William Regal, and yet he is the man MJF hates. MJF says he knows who Danielson is and who he himself is, then says he has been stranded from anyone he has gotten close to, thrown away by people who loved him, and met a girl who convinced him that not all people are bad only to leave him. He says she left him because he is unlovable, and the only thing he can trust and gives him love is the "Triple B" and the only thing keeping him from grabbing a fistful of pills and calling it a day. MJF then says that instead, everyone looks up to Danielson, who he says has a family - which he will never have - that he takes for granted, and says he hates Danielson not because of his skill, but because he is still in his sport. He says that every time Danielson gets in the ring, it states that he considers wrestling more importantly than family, then calls it a spit in the face to everything he takes for granted. He then says that he is worse than Regal and still wanting the spotlight, then says he will give him that spotlight when he punishes him for trying to take the one thing he has left in his life as well as what he has taken for granted. MJF then prepares to address Danielson's two kids, and Danielson threatens to kick the shit out of MJF if he does it. MJF then tells Danielson's kids that he will "make Dada pay for all his selfishness" by ripping his arm out of his socket so he cannot play with them again. He says that for one hour straight, he will make sure their father will never be able to pick them up again as he punches him over and over before he gives them the gift of early onset CTE. Danielson then punches MJF and proceeds to attack him, and security has to break up the brawl. Other members of the backstage crew also have to jump in.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter. Hayter says they are getting pissed because Saraya is getting too big for her britches for her liking and trying to ruin what they have created. She says that Ruby Soho may be worthy of a title shot, but she is ruining everything from the ground up. She then says that Ruby Soho is also worthy of a title shot and has proven herself as of late. Hayter then makes her match for the Women's World Championship at Revolution a Triple Threat Match so she can beat both Saraya and Ruby Soho.
Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal win the Revolution Tag Team Battle Royal after Jarrett last eliminates Trent Beretta to earn a shot at the AEW World Tag Team Championships at Revolution.
We hear from Malakai Black, who says that there is a problem within AEW that The House of Black (Malakai Black, Brody King, Buddy Matthews, Julia Hart) needs to address so that voices can be heard. Brody King and Julia Hart show up, and Brody says they will bring a firestorm to AEW and leave the foundation of a cinder built to last. Buddy Matthews then shows up and says that this Friday, they will meet The Elite face-to-face regarding their status as Trios Champions.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Tony Khan, who lets Adam Cole make his announcement. Adam Cole says the day to tell more of his story has come, and next month, there will be a weekly, one-hour television series called "AEW: All Access" after Dynamite where you get to get a behind-the-scenes look at Dynamite. Adam Cole says he hopes to share his story about his return to AEW. He then announces that on the night All Access debuts, he will make his in-ring return. Cole says he has imagined this day coming, and now that it is close, he hopes to be the best Adam Cole he can be and he hopes the roster is ready.
We hear from Sonjay Dutt, Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal and Satnam Singh. As Sonjay Dutt celebrates, The Gunns show up and propose they take care of each others' business to make their tag team title match one-on-one.
Jon Moxley beats a bloody Evil Uno with a rear naked choke. After the match, Alex Reynolds and John Silver go after Moxley only for Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta to head them off, then "Hangman" Adam page runs in and beats up Moxley with barbed wire around his right hand. Page makes Moxley bleed in the process, and when he goes for the Buckshot Lariat, Moxley retreats.
Angelico beats Dante Casanova with the Navarro Death Roll.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Brock and Arn Anderson. Brock Anderson says that he and Arn Anderson have been backed against a corner by The Jericho Appreciation Society, but now, he fights his way out of that corner starting tonight against "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Arn Anderson says it has been the Anderson against the world and that they have hurt people and done bad things in the last 40 years, and that . He also tells Brock that he is ready to dump him out of the nest and give him a chance to show who he is and kick Matt Menard's ass.
The Workhorsemen (J.D. Drake and Anthony Henry) beat The Hughes Brothers (Terrence and Terell Hughes).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard. Menard says The Jericho Appreciation Society is like an itch he loves to scratch, and he is scratching alone against Brock Anderson. He says that Arn Anderson leaving Brock Anderson to fight on his own makes his nipples hard.
Before the next match, Fuego del Sol says everyone will be elated and captivated, mesmerized and hyptonized by "The Fuego Experience" and that his opponent will be hearing everyone chant for him all match long.
Fuego del Sol beats Lucky Ali.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard beats Brock Anderson after ripping the cover off of a top turnbuckle and later sending Anderson head-first into it.
Evil Uno beats Blake Li.
Red Velvet beats Billie Starkz.
The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) beat Brandon Bullock and Jameson Ryan.
Dustin Starr interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock at the announce desk. Blaylock says The Hollywood Horror Show (Jackson Crowley, Otis Crowley, The Revenant of Walker Hayes) is over and that he will never deal with crazy people again. He then produces pictures of himself with Conan O'Brian, Tom Green, Tim Meadows and other stars. Blaylock then says he has created a Hollywood clique of his own and signed someone as big as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, saying he needs an action star who has it all. He then brings that man out, and that man is Van Viciouss. Blaylock hands Van Viciouss an envelope full of money, and Viciouss says the best director in the world combined with the best star in the world means big bucks and that he and Blaylock will make Memphis bigger than ever, and that there is nothing anybody can do about it.
Cassandra Golden beats Diana Taylor by disqualification after Diana hits Cassandra with a chair. After the match, "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane shows up before Diana can hit the DDT, and Diana runs away.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Country Rock (Carter Matthews and Chris Hayes) pays off their debt to Big Jack and Bruce, and someone counts it.
We hear from referee Ray Ray Sanders, who talks about his time so far and favorite moments in Memphis Wrestling while training at the WrestleCenter and says that this is only the beginning.
Dustin Starr interviews Evil Uno at the announce desk. Evil Uno says the people do not deserve to see him wrestle tonight, but announces that his opponent is who he is scouting: Uncle Mikey, who he wants a word with. The Skimahorns (Brad Skimahorn, Briar Skimahorn, Uncle Mikey) show up, and Evil Uno says the fans love Mikey because he is extremely athletic and charismatic, then tells him that Brad and Briar as well as his Memphis tries are all holding him down and asks him to be one with The Dark Order. Mikey says home is where the heart is and his home is right here in Memphis, and he is not going anywhere. Uno responds by punching Mikey in the face and slamming him into the ring post, starting their match.
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Evil Uno beats Uncle Mikey despite the interference from both Brad Briar and Briar Skimahorn.
Before the next match, Mike Anthony shows up and teases cashing in the Cobra Cup and getting in the ring before guesting on commentary, much to the chagrin of Dustin Starr.
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Heritage Championship against "Big Swole" Justin Cole. During the match, Brett Michaels is pre-occupied with Mike Anthony, and this eventually leads to Justin Cole countering the GunShow Lariat with the Swole Slam. As he hits the Swole Slam, Brett's feet hit referee Ray Ray Sanders in the face, knocking him out. As Justin Cole stares down Mike Anthony from across the ring, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) show up and attack Justin Cole from behind with the Memphis Tag Team Championships before placing Brett on top of Justin. Referee Ray Ray Sanders comes to and makes the three-count that allows Brett Michaels to retain.
Adam Cole beats Evil Uno. After the match, Adam Cole lists off all of his previous AEW opponents from his undefeated singles run and that a new, different and more ruthless Adam Cole exists in AEW. Cole demands respect and states that everyone has forgotten who he is when he has been the best, travelled the world and won world championships for years and always ends up running the show wherever he goes. He then makes it clear that he will become the AEW World Champion.
We hear from "Smart" Mark Sterling and Jade Cargill. Sterling says that Jade will soon be 27-0, and Jade says that she is green like money and is wanting to know who is next on "That Bitch Show."
Sammy Guevara retains the TNT Championship against Isiah Kassidy. During the match, Andrade el Idolo and Jose show up to watch the match from ringside. After the match, Matt Hardy, Marq Quen and Andrade el Idolo surround Sammy Guevara. Darby Allin shows up and confronts Andrade, then stands with Sammy before the Andrade-Hardy Family Office retreats. Darby then shows interest in the TNT Championship.
We hear from QT Marshall, who says that Hook is unhinged and that he will send one of his students after him next week.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Kris Statlander, who is soon attacked from behind with a chair by Leyla Hirsch when she says Leyla should act like a professional.
Thunder Rosa beats Mercedes Martinez by disqualification after Martinez hits Thunder Rosa with a pipe from underneath the ring.
We see a video package for Serena Deeb.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Mercedes Martinez, who says that she is here to take Thunder Rosa by any means necessary. Dr. Britt Baker, Rebel and Jamie Hayter show up, and Baker says a disqualification is not what they discussed. Martinez says that she did the job, then Britt tells her to finish the job and beat Thunder Rosa, or else her time in AEW will be shorter than at her last job. Martinez confronts Britt only to be stopped by Hayter.
"The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry interviews "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs and Jay Lethal. Lethal says he is worried about Hobbs interfering, but Starks says he should be worried about him knocking him down a peg or two and taking his title. Starks says that he is cut from a different cloth and that Lethal has never faced someone like him, and that there is a reason why he is called "Absolute." Lethal asks what will become of Starks if he loses the FTW title, and says that they will soon find out.
"Absolute" Ricky Starks retains the FTW World Championship against Jay Lethal after Dante Martin takes out Powerhouse Hobbs and Starks counters the Lethal Injection with the Ro-Sham-Bo.
Backstage, we hear from The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Adam Cole). Kenny Omega says he has yet to watch his match with "Hangman" Adam Page, and says that he is disgusted, but not with Adam Page. He feels like there are things he must fix and change, and asks Adam Cole and The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) to hold the fort down.
The Dark Order is in the ring, where John Silver introduces "Hangman" Adam Page. Adam Page says that he earned the AEW World Championship, not deserved it, and says that he is usually a little more shy and reserved and does not talk too often, but since he is AEW World Championship, he will do whatever the hell he wants. He says that he is a still a man with a job and a boss to answer to, and that that boss is the fans. He says that if the boss doesn't mind, he would like to stay in the ring and celebrate "National Cowboy Shit Day" with the fans. Page says he knows the AEW World Championship holds a lot of weight and responsibility, and after Full Gear, his next responsibility is Bryan Danielson. Danielson arrives and heads to the ring. Danielson congratulates Page on winning the AEW World Championship and shakes hands with him, and says that while he is excited about his title shot, he is surprised and disappointed it is not Kenny Omega standing across the ring from him. Adam Page brags about beating Kenny Omega in less than 30 minutes at Full Gear, then Danielson tells Page he is not coming dressed as a Ghostbuster and is coming to kick some ass, then says "cowboy shit" is more about talking than wrestling. Danielson says that when he won the world title at WrestleMania, he wrestled the very next day, which earns him some boos for the crowd. Page then says that if Danielson wants a title match, then there is no reason to have the match here tonight. Danielson asks the fans if they want to see that happen tonight, then says that he would normally be up for it, but Adam Page is not dressed to compete and has a list of excuses for failing during his career. He does not want Page to have the excuse that he is not ready when he beats him. Page says the match will not be tonight, and while Virginia is for lovers, he will still fight. Things soon get physical between Danielson and Page, and The Dark Order has to restore order. Danielson says that Page does not want to fight right now because The Dark Order is stopping both of them, and that The Dark Order knows he would kick his ass. Page rushes at Danielson and attacks him. Danielson retreats.
Bryan Danielson beats Evil Uno with a triangle sleeper. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Danielson in the ring. Danielson says he came to the ring to congratulate "Hangman" Adam Page, but do to his behavior, he kicked Evil Uno's head in. He then proclaims that until he gets his world title match with Page, he will kick the heads in of all the members of The Dark Order. He then mentions next week's show being in Chicago, Illinois, and if Colt Cabana has the nuts, he will kick his head in next week.
In backstage footage from Full Gear, MJF says he is covered in shame after hearing how great of a professional wrestling everyone else but him is, and says he feels nothing but success after beating Darby Allin. He says that while the fans hated his guts, they had no choice to admit how good he is, and says nobody knows what is next for him. MJF says that he is better than everyone else, and that everyone else has no choice but to admit it.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Eddie Kingston, but 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) and Daniel Garcia show up. 2point0 brag that Kingston did not last as long against CM Punk as "their son" Garcia did. Eddie tells Garcia he does not respect him, especially after letting 2point0 call him "their son," and that he will fight him. After a confrontation, Eddie Kingston wishes he could do an interview without being interrupted.
Orange Cassidy and Tomohiro Ishii beat The Butcher and The Blade after Rocky Romero stops The Blade from hitting Tomohiro Ishii with brass knuckles provided to him by The Bunny.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeer) and Andrade el Idolo. Andrade says he has proven to Cody Rhodes that he is the better wrestler, and now he will show a bad side. Cash Wheeler says he and Dax Harwood were robbed and a ready for an eight-man tag match with Malakai Black. Tully Blanchard says that if Arn Anderson wants to get involved, he has "one more left in him."
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jamie Hayter, Rebel and Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. Britt says she is getting exhausted carrying the women's division, and says that the future TBS Champion Jamie Hayter will carry some of the weight. She also says that Thunder Rosa will become irrelevant after Jamie Hayter beats her on the way to the gold.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Hikaru Shida with a standing Stretch Muffler to advance in the TBS Championship Tournament. During the match, Serena Deeb clips Hikaru Shida's knee on the outside behind the referee's back.
We hear from Malakai Black, who says that he will haunt his opponents in next week's eight-man tag match and make it so that the air around them turns toxic and burns their lungs.
MJF, Wardlow and Shawn Spears head to the ring. Shawn Spears says MJF would appreciate absolute silence at this time. MJF says he is the guy who checks all the boxes in the ring and on the microphone, making him the most complete pro wrestler on the planet. He says that he will start a major bidding war in 2024, says he is the past, present and future of pro wrestling, then says he could take "Hangman" Adam Page to the glue factory and shit on his championship reign. MJF then states that even though the fans hate his guts, they know that he deserves to be the next AEW World Champion, as nobody else in the locker room is on his level. Suddenly, CM Punk shows up. Punk stares down MJF in the ring with crossed arms, then MJF introduces himself and extends his hand. Punk looks at his hand and walks away.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Darby Allin. Darby says MJF did not break him mentally, and that they will have a rematch. As of now, he will not take time off, because he wants the biggest and baddest AEW has to offer. The Gunn Club shows up, and Billy Gunn accepts his challenge, telling him to "say when." Colten tells Darby not to forget his skateboard, and Austin - noting the similarity between Darby and the boy in the Internet meme - says "I like turtles."
Backstage, we hear from The Superkliq (Adam Cole, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson). Adam Cole says he is tired of Jungle Boy, Luchasaurus and Christian Cage. Matt Jackson says Jungle Boy nearly killed him at Full Gear, and Cole says they will be stronger than ever. Cole says that they and Bobby Fish will be ready to fight again on Rampage. Bobby Fish shows up and says it is time to get rid of "that Jurassic joke."
Lio Rush and Dante Martin beat The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). After the match, Team Taz (Taz, Hook, "Absolute" Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs) shows up. Taz congratulates Lio and Dante on their win, then mentions the contract handed to Dante last week saying it is purely business. Starks says they waited for Powerhouse Hobbs, and he has now been in Team Taz for a year. Starks then tells Dante that he still has a chance to join them and have an epic career, and says the choice is his.
We hear from Christian Cage, Jungle Boy and Luchasaurus. Christian Cage says Full Gear was one of the most enjoyable night of his career, and Jungle Boy says Adam Cole and Bobby Fish could not end him when they had the chance. Jungle Boy says the three of them are better now than they have ever been, and that they will see them Friday.
We see a video package for Red Velvet vs. Jade Cargill in the TBS Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Penta el Zero Miedo tells FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) to stop their crying, as they have cheated more than once to win and still could not get the job done. Fenix says that The Death Triangle (Penta, Fenix, PAC) and "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes have something special for their opponents.
Sammy Guevara retains the TNT Championship against Jay Lethal. Tony Nese is seen in the front row before the match. During the commercial break, Sammy Guevara is checked on by Doc Samson. Sammy Guevara makes it clear that he wants to continue the match when he pie-faces Jay Lethal. After the match, The Inner Circle congratulates Sammy Guevera in the ring. Sammy and Lethal then shake hands.
Backstage, Proud 'n Powerful talk about their first and last tag team title opportunity. Ortiz says they lost and that this is dangerous. Santana says this is dangerous because it has made them hungrier than a pack of wild dogs, as they have prided themselves on learning from their own mistakes. He says that they will be back on the top spot, and that it all starts tonight, and that the tag team division is being given fair warning. Ortiz tells the tag team division to prepare to face the best.
Jade Cargill beats Rache Chanel. After the match, Mark Sterling says that AEW knows what they have in Jade Cargill, and that it will not be exploited any more. He says that Cargill needs representation - not a manager - and that she has the best representation in him. Sterling then says that the first thing they will do is some contract negotiation, then Sterling lets Cargill says "I'm that bitch!"
Proud 'n Powerful (Santana and Ortiz) beat Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis.
We hear from The Dark Order. Evil Uno says it will be himself vs. Miro for the AEW TNT Championship on Dynamite, and says that championship gold is coming back to The Dark Order. Colt Cabana and John "4" Silver both pretend to Miro, and Evil Uno chops both of them. He then says he is facing Danny Limelight and while he is a fantastic competitor, he is no Evil Uno. Colt Cabana and John Silver pretend to be Danny Limelight, and Evil Uno chops both of them.
"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.
Scorpio Sky beats Trevor Read with the heel lock.
Taz guests on commentary for the next match.
Team Taz ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Powerhouse Hobbs) beat Trevor Aeon and Kendall Burke.
Evil Uno beats Danny Limelight.
We hear from Diamante, who says that she has the opportunity to take on Hikaru Shida, and says that if Shida thought what Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. did to her was bad, then Shida should wait until she tears her apart and makes people forget she was every AEW Women's Championship as she makes her way to the top.
Scorpio Sky guests on commentary for the next match.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Mike Sydal.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Dark Order (Alex "3" Reynolds and Alan "5" Angels) after Max Caster hits Alex Reynolds in the back with a boombox after a previous attempt at cheating fails.
Kris Statlander beats Queen Aminata.
The Varsity Blonds (Griff Garrison and Brian Pillman Jr.) beat The Pretty Picture (JD Drake and "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth).
