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.
Michael Mistretta beats Bobby Fish by referee stoppage after Bobby Fish is injured during the match.
We receive a video from Hope R. of UWN Human Resources. Keynote Kevin shows up during the video and says the business deal is moving forward, and that he will be appearing on Gotham Wrestling in a match against Dan Joseph.
Amity LaVey beats Vanity.
"One in a Million" Maximilien vs. "Poppin'" EJ Sparks for the UWN Heritage Championship is replayed.
We hear from Richard Holliday, who announces that he is making his debut in Gotham Wrestling. He wants whoever steps up to bring their A-game.
5150 (Danny Limelight and Slice Boogie) retain the UWN Tag Team Championships against Ray Jaz and "The Greek God" Papadon. During the match, Papadon tries to use the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt, but Ray Jaz refuses to let him do that. Papadon shoves Ray Jaz when Ray Jaz confronts him about, causing Ray Jaz to collide with the referee, knocking down. Shortly after this, Papadon tries to use one of the tag team titles as a weapon, but Ray Jaz stops him from doing it and refuses to do it himself. Slice Boogie shoves Ray Jaz into Papadon while Ray Jaz still has the championship in his hands, causing Ray Jaz to inadvertently blast Papadon with the front plate of the title, and 5150 retains. After the match, Papadon turns on Ray Jaz and attacks him behind his back.
Backstage, Peter Rosenberg gets an interview with Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo says that he is locked in and that it is not everyday that one wins the Royal Rumble, and that he will not miss. He says he is always a huge crowd favorite, especially with Tyrese Halliburton, but Halliburton is not putting up the shots like he is and he did not make the All-Star team.
We see Jackie Redmond's interview with CM Punk.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Gunther. Gunther says that whoever wins the Royal Rumble will challenge "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes as Cody is "the easy opponent" while he is the bigger threat. He talks about holding the record for being the longest-lasting competitor in the Royal Rumble, and says that everyone will try to step up and accelerate their career. He then predicts that there will come a time in the match where all the egos and characters will clash, and that he and everyone else will see how it all plays out.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Miz. The Miz says nobody had him picked to win the Royal Rumble and main event WrestleMania, but he was always underestimated, and when he is underestimated, he is the biggest threat.
The Star Spangled Banner is performed.
Stephanie McMahon shows up and says it is an incredible honor to be in Indianapolis, Indiana. She says that WWE grows because of the fans and thanks the fans for making it the biggest Royal Rumble in history before welcome everyone to tonight's show.
Charlotte Flair enters at #27 in her first appearance since December 2023. She last eliminates #3 Roxanne Perez to win the 2025 Women's Royal Rumble.
During the match:
Roxanne Perez enters at #3. She sets a record of lasting 1:07:47 (one hour, seven minutes, forty-seven seconds) and makes it to the final two, where she is eliminated by Royal Rumble winner #27 Charlotte Flair.
#14 Maxxine Dupri eliminates #7 Ivy Nile, but is eliminated by Pure Fusion Collective (#8 Zoey Stark, #11 "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler and #13 Sonya Deville).
#17 Piper Niven inadvertently eliminates #5 Chelsea Green after charging at #15 Naomi only for #10 Bianca Belair to save Naomi.
Jordynne Grace enters at #19 and makes her first appearance as a WWE talent in this year's Royal Rumble (and her second overall). She eliminates #16 Jaida Parker, then has a reunion with #15 Naomi only for #10 Bianca Belair to nearly eliminate her. She is eliminated by #28 Giulia.
Alexa Bliss enters at #21 makes her first appearance in WWE since January 2023. She scores no eliminations and is eliminated by #2 Liv Morgan with help from #26 Raquel Rodriguez.
Trish Stratus enters at #25. She eliminates #23 Candice LeRae, but is eliminated by #29 Nia Jax.
#27 Charlotte Flair makes her first appearance since December 2023. She eliminates #20 "Michin" Mia Yim, #17 Piper Niven, #29 Nia Jax and last eliminates #3 Roxanne Perez to win the Royal Rumble.
#29 Nia Jax eliminates #22 Zelina Vega on the way to the ring, and also eliminates #25 Trish Stratus. She eliminates #24 Stephanie Vaquer, #10 Bianca Belair, #2 Liv Morgan, #26 Raquel Rodriguez, #15 Naomi, and #1 Iyo Sky in one go, and also eliminates #30 Nikki Bella. She is eliminated by Rumble winner #27 Charlotte Flair.
Nikki Bella enters at #30 in her first WWE appearance in three years. She eliminates #12 Bayley and is eliminated by #29 Nia Jax.
Iyo Sky
Liv Morgan
Roxanne Perez
Lyra Valkyria
Chelsea Green
B-Fab
Ivy Nile
Zoey Stark
Lash Legend
Bianca Belair
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler
Bayley
Sonya Deville
Maxxine Dupri
Naomi
Jaida Parker
Piper Niven
Natalya
Jordynne Grace
"Michin" Mia Yim
Alexa Bliss
Zelina Vega
Candice LeRae
Stephanie Vaquer
Trish Stratus
Raquel Rodriguez
Charlotte Flair
Giulia
Nia Jax
Nikki Bella
WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather, WWE Legend Mickie James and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle are seen in the crowd.
Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman and actor Stephen Amell are seen in the crowd.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) retain the WWE Tag Team Championships two falls to one (2-1) against The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley). #DIY score the first fall after Gargano fakes tagging in, allowing Ciampa to hit Shelley with a superkick out of nowhere for the pinfall. The Motor City Machine Guns score the second fall with Skull and Bones on Gargano. #DIY score the third and deciding fall after The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) show up, with Montez distracting the referee so that Dawkins can hit Sabin with a crutch to the back, allowing #DIY to hit Meet In The Middle to retain. After the match, The Street Profits attack #DIY with the same tactics, with Ciampa receiving a crutch to the back before Gargano gets laid out.
Clash in Paris is live on Peacock and Netflix on Sunday, August 31st!
We see footage of The Hill Family in the crowd with free tickets, courtesy of Xfinity.
WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons, WWE Hall of Famer Rick Steiner, WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam and Katie Forbes are seen in the crowd. UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mellencamp are also seen in the crowd.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes retains the Undisputed WWE Championship - and takes back the Winged Eagle Championship - against Kevin Owens. At one point in the match, Owens hits Cody with a fisherman's buster into a ladder, and multiple officials including SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and even Sami Zayn have to check on Owens in addition to medical. The match ends with Cody reversing a package piledriver into the announce table into an Alabama Slam through a ladder, which causes Owens to lose consciousness and leaves him unable to get up as Cody takes both belts.
We see a preview of WWE Evolve, premiering March 5th 8 PM Eastern/5 PM Pacific on Tubi, with new episodes premiering every Wednesday.
Elimination Chamber is live on Peacock in the United States and Netflix internationally on Saturday, March 1st!
NBA two-time All-Star Tyrese Halliburton, actor O'Shea Jackson, Jr., and livestreamer Kai Cenat are seen in the crowd.
#20 "Main Event" Jey Uso last eliminates #23 John Cena to win the 2025 Men's Royal Rumble. After the match, Cena gets back in the ring and hugs Jey Uso in a sign of respect.
During the match:
#8 Akira Tozawa is attacked by a departing #4 Carmelo Hayes, and is replaced with popular livestreamer iShowSpeed. iShowSpeed helps #7 Bron Breakker eliminate #6 Otis, but is eliminated by Breakker after being tossed over the top rope with a gorilla press slam following a Spear, caught by Otis and then thrown onto the announce table.
#13 Ludwig Kaiser bides his time as soon as he gets to the ring only to be eliminated in six seconds by #2 Penta.
Joe Hendry enters at #15 as the first male World Champion in TNA/IMPACT Wrestling history to enter a Royal Rumble (following Jordynne Grace last year and Mickie James in 2022). He scores no eliminations and is eliminated by #17 Roman Reigns.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles returns at #21 for the first time since October. He is eliminated by #30 Logan Paul as he goes for a Phenomenal Forearm.
#30 Logan Paul eliminates #24 CM Punk after Punk eliminates #16 Roman Reigns and #25 Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. Rollins and Reigns brawl after Reigns yells at Punk only for Rollins to hit him with The Stomp. This leads to Rollins hitting Roman with The Stomp on the ring steps. Punk and Rollins briefly brawl, but that does not last as Rollins is forced back to the ramp.
Samoa Joe and Hook beat The Patriarchy (Kip Sabian and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne). After the match, Nick Wayne and Christian Cage attack Joe and Hook, with Christian Cage using his metal document holder as a weapon.
We hear from Adam Copeland, who wants to know what Jon Moxley's plan is but is convinced that even Moxley does not even know his own plan and that he would rather shout at clouds and blame everyone else. He calls Moxley a "malcontent" who wants change but fails to look in the mirror and realize that they are a common theme. He calls out Moxley for hiding the AEW World Championship inside a briefcase and calling him a relic, and while he always respected the generation before him for what they did, his generation made everything better for Moxley's. He says Moxley respects nothing that has been done because he is entitled, and says that the AEW World Championship will not be hidden for long after he beats him up and hurts him. Copeland says that when Moxley can barely get out bed at the age of 65, it will be because of him, and at Revolution, he will face Moxley for the AEW World Championship. He then tells Moxley to step up and accept his challenge.
The Beast Mortos beats Adam Priest. After the match, Max Caster shows up and says The Beast Mortos could never stand a chance against him, then issues the first match of his open challenge series. The challenge is answered by Rush, who has not been seen in some time.
Rush quickly beats Max Caster. After the match, Rush tells The Beast Mortos that they are family, then says that when you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). Magnum says "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho has been running his mouth campaigning for an ass whupping, and now the votes are in and he's about to get elected. Floyd says Jericho might as well dig two graves, as The Outrunners are on top and Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith are taking the Total Recall.
The Learning Tree ("The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho and "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) after "The Redwood" Big Bill pulls Magnum out of the ring and Bryan Keith pins Floyd with an inside cradle as The Outrunners go for Total Recall. After the match, Big Bill attacks Turbo Floyd, then attacks Magnum when he tries to go for the save. Bryan keith sets up a table, but as Big Bill is about to choke slam The Outrunners through it, Bandido shows up and makes the save, press slamming Bryan Keith through the table in the process.
We see a video package for Mark Briscoe vs. "The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher for next week's Collision.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada when Buddy Matthews shows up laughing. Buddy finds it funny that Okada can call himself a champion when he is afraid to defend his title, then says that Julia Hart and Brody King are not here and that they can have a one-on-one match. Okada laughs and tells Buddy he does not deserve it, and Buddy says that still makes Okada a bitch. Okada says he is no bitch.
Harley Cameron beats Taya Valkyrie with a crucifix pin following a Spear by Taya, earning her first win in AEW. Both Taya and "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo (the latter of whom is backstage) are livid.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Renee Paquette interviews Ricochet. Ricochet says that for the past five years, fans have said that AEW is where he should be and that AEW is where he would belong, and he agreed with them. He says he watched from afar as he watched people he traveled the world with do amazing things in AEW, and he always knew that AEW was the place to be. He then says that when he got here, the fans turned their backs on him, especially after he beat Will Ospreay, and was greeted with toilet paper. He says he saw the fans when he saw Swerve Strickland, who called himself a man of the people, and stabbed him in the forehead with the golden scissors, and says it was for everyone who thought it was okay to mock and embarrass him. Swerve shows up and says he could end Ricochet and his entire life right now, but he would upsetting a whole lot of people in Atlanta. Renee leaves as Swerve gets in Ricochet's face and says they probably never will see eye-to-eye, and that he will never forget the day that Ricochet announced he was a free agent, because he did not want Ricochet here. He says AEW has a way of exposing people and what they are about, and that Ricochet put himself out there as a superhero and the fans rejected it. Swerve says he knows he is the villain and that he gets all the respect for it, then tells Ricochet that he will show him that there are levels to this and give him a fight, warning Ricochet that he cannot win in a fight against the most dangerous man in AEW. Ricochet admits that he is not good at pretending or acting, and that he never cared about the fans. He then says that he felt no threat from Swerve ever since Hangman "snatched [his] grill." Swerve grabs the scissors from Ricochet's suit pocket, points them at Ricochet's neck, then says "I'll see you in Atlanta."
"Timeless" Toni Storm appears on the stage. Toni confesses that for the last six weeks, she has played her younger self, and that the young girl in the red shorts was actually her. She says nobody realized this because of how good she is and that they all bore witness to her metamorphosis, but she did this not for the fans, but for herself, as when "The Glamour" Mariah May broke her heart and took everything, she was so embarassed and so ashamed that she had to run away from herself, but she realized that the only way out was through the fire, so she rebuilt herself from the ground up just to look the fans in the eye and see everything she needed to see. She calls Mariah May a "bullshit-faced fraud" and a "shambolic bitch" before telling her that she will doom her womb, for it does not get more real than her and Mariah's time is over.
We see a video package chronicling "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels' career.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Harley Cameron. Harley produces a Mercedes Moné puppet, which states that she wants to wrestle Harley in Australia. The real Mercedes soon shows up and says why she can see why everybody loves her, but also why Harley is a loser, and that losers do not deserve to ride the money train.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Daniel Garcia retains the TNT Championship against "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty and Kyle O'Reilly in a three-way match after Kyle O'Reilly takes out Shane Taylor for keeping him out of the ring and Garcia counters Moriarty's Border City Stretch with a jackknife pin. After the match, Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Moriarty, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) surrounds the ring. O'Reilly and Garcia are joined by "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker, then Adam Cole and Roderick Strong also get in the ring. This causes Shane Taylor Promotions to back off.
We see a video package for Thunder Rosa vs. Penelope Ford for next week.
We see a vignette for Hologram.
Megan Bayne beats Hyena Hera in her first match as a signed AEW wrestler.
In footage from earlier today, Lio Rush and Action Andretti are seen at the beach and that they will show up on their time, not because Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) tell them to, and that when they come back, they may take Top Flight up on their challenge.
We see a video package for Queen Aminata vs. "Timeless" Toni Storm on next week's Dynamite. During the video package, "The Glamour" Mariah May states that if Toni Storm wants to put on the performance of a lifetime, then she wants a front row seat.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Willow Nightingale and Kris Statlander. Statlander says she and Willow have history, and asks for forgiveness. Willow says they both have a lot to say to each other, but Statlander is not ready for it, and it is time to focus on herself. Statlander reminds her that the friendship bracelet was never broken, then leaves.
FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler) beat The Death Riders (Jon Moxley and Wheeler Yuta) in a Mid-South Street Fight after FTR piledrive Yuta through the announce table. After the match, "Switchblade" Jay White hits Claudio Castagnoli with Blade Runner, then FTR, Adam Copeland and Jay White surround Moxley, who receives a Shatter Machine and a Spear. Copeland then goes for a Con-Chair-To on Moxley, but Claudio gets Moxley out of the ring.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. The GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that his time is coming and that he can hear it now: "Tick, tick, boom." The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) shows up, with Aaron Roberts conspicuously absent yet again. Justin Case says they are not worried about SuperBout, as GunShow will not make it there, and demands GunShow get in the ring with Zay Washington. GunShow says that "If it takes beating one Yung GOAT to get to the other...get your ass in the ring."
"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington despite the distraction and interference by Denzel Rollins and the use of a foreign object to the back of GunShow's knee by Washington.
Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Barnabas and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they desecrate and defile his "RighteousCenter." He says he only wanted to save Memphis Wrestling and its fans, but everyone is ungrateful and pathetic and understand nothing that he is doing for them and would rather cheer for Barnabas. He tells Barnabas that if he wants to bring his sideshow freaks into his family's path, then they can finally square off at SuperBout. Ash Taylor says he has gotten in his family's way and put his hands on them for the very last time, and when all is said and done, Barnabas and the fans will finally understand that they will walk the righteous path or be buried six feet under it.
We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he cost AJ Francis his match with Big John Dalton is because he wanted to, and if AJ Francis has a problem, he can meet him at SuperBout so he can show him what he is all about.
King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cub before the next match.
Tim Bosby beats Vashawn Harvey, CJ Blaine and The Shocker in the Red Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals.
We hear from Derrick King, who says that their match is going to happen and that they will meet one-on-one. He says that Sycho Simon ruined what he worked for for thirty years and that he will stick his foot down his throat very, very soon.
Backstage, a panicked "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) that Van Viciouss is making false allegations against him. Ray Collins tells Blaylock that he will handle this.
Gio Savage beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio says he thought he cut the dead weight in Draco, but Draco still wants to linger around. He says there is no more half-stepping or second chances, and that at SuperBout, he will be "The Dragon Slayer.
King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup again, this time for the Blue Match of the tournament.
Marko Harris beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, Kale and J. Webb in the Blue Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals and face Tim Bosby for the Cobra Cup at SuperBout.
In backstage footage from earlier today, CJ Money's mother wants Terrence Ward to tell her why CJ Money is not in the Cobra Cup, saying he is the best wrestler here. Terrence Ward agrees, then says he will speak with King Cobra but cannot guarantee an answer. He then appreciate CJ Money's mother sticking up for him and promises to put more emphasis on his introduction, which CJ Money's mother appreciates.
The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) retain the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Violent J punches Phil out when Phil brings one of the tag team titles into the ring only for referee David Knight to take it away and put it back.
Dragon Lee retains the WWE Speed Championship against Chad Gable, bringing the eighth men's tournament to a close. Dragon Lee has successfully retained the championship one time.
Next week: Kayden Carter vs. Zoey Stark in the third women's tournament!
"The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth beats Trey Miguel after Zachary Wentz gets ejected from ringside for grabbing at Nemeth's ankle from the outside. After the match, Nemeth is attacked from behind by Steve Maclin, who continues to lay Nemeth out in the ring while Wentz checks on Trey. After the match, Maclin gets Nemeth up so that Trey and Wentz can superkick Nemeth in the face. Trey and Wentz then hand Nemeth over to Maclin, who hits Nemeth with K.I.A.
We hear from The Design (Deaner and Kon). Deaner says TNA has proved it is hard to kill and that is time to regroup. Kon says The Design is dead as it is always about regrouping than anything else, and because he has declared it dead. He says it is time to remind TNA who its baddest man, and that it starts tonight.
Backstage, Steve Maclin says he told Nic Nemeth that he was a phony and a liar, then calls his alliance with The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) "not phony at all." They soon run into "Speedball" Mike Bailey, and Maclin has to tell The Rascalz not to mess with Speedball as Speedball and Wentz argue.
Decay (Rosemary and Havok) beat Mila Moore and Savannah Thorne.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly). As Killer Kelly says they want their title rematch at No Surrender, Joey Threat and Dani Luna confront MK Ultra, and Dani says they have started a fight they could not finish. This leads to a match between Masha and Jody.
It's time for The Sound Check with Alan Angels. Tonight's guest is "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Throughout the production gaffes, Josh mentions that he worked hard to get where he was at, even as Alan Angels mentions that he has had to step on some toes along the way. Alan soon says that Josh is starting to become ungrateful and being a bad influence to his own son Jett, which causes Josh to walk out.
Brian Myers beats Kevin Knight. After the match, Eddie and Alisha Edwards show up to celebrate with Myers and gang up on Kevin Knight, but KUSHIDA rushes to the ring before they can do anything.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Chris Sabin. Sabin states that the X Division title represents the heart and soul of TNA, then says he is a fighting champion and that he knows who Mustafa Ali is. Suddenly, Mustafa Ali shows up on the screen with another message, then The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) show up. John Skyler says he can be the next X Division Champion, and Sabin says he can make the match official for next week.
Frankie Kazarian heads to the ring. Kazarian states that everything he is about to say is an absolute fact. He says he came back a year ago and saved the company, for he loves this company and he wanted to be here. He says that for the last year, he has given everything to TNA, and that for the last twenty-five, he has given everything to the business and has given more than anyone could imagine. He then says it is time to start taking what he wants and getting what he wants because he has earned the right to do so while he has watched others take advantage and reap the benefits. He says that this will stop, and that he will stop being a decent man in indecent times and will stop being overlooked and being a hero to the people, for all the fans love more than heroes are watching them fail. He says that to succeed, the hero must become the monster, and he intends to do that. Kazarian says that in a lot of ways, Eric Young has been the heartbeat of TNA and has been champion multiple times, while he has been a soldier in the trenches. He then says history remembers kings, not soldiers, and that he will become king. He says that if he has to lose friends or relationships, that is okay with him, because not even the fans mean anything to him. He calls Eric Young "a means to an end," and that any decisions he makes will be for the betterment of TNA. He says that he will not walk in the shadows and take a higher path, and if he has to walk it alone, so be it. Kazarian then gives the fans permission to hate him now. Backstage, someone is seen watching Frankie Kazarian from the curtains.
Backstage, The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) is met by Alex Shelley, who tells Moose that he is getting his rematch for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Moose says this is not how The System works and that he will find out how soon enough.
We see another vignette for Ash By Elegance.
Deaner heads to the ring. Deaner admits that as of right now, something that he created is over, and as of right now, The Design (Deaner and Kon) is dead. The crowd cheers. He says it might even be his fault, as he thought he could take something and breathe new life into it and make it into something more beautiful, but he was wrong. He says that if it is dead, it will never rise and come back to life again. Suddenly, PCO is wheeled onto the stage on an operating table and revived.
PCO quickly beats Deaner. After the match, Kon attacks PCO from behind, then helps Deaner up only to clothesline him and twist his neck. PCO soon gets up, and Kon hits him with a claw slam before suffocating him.
Backstage, AJ Francis meets with Rich Swann, and says Joe Hendry beat Swann because Swann did not have anyone to have his back. He says that they could be a team, but Swann makes it known he is not interested. Rhino passes by and asks him if he needs help with Crazzy Steve, but Rhino tells him to fuck off. Swann then tells AJ Francis that nobody wants anything to do with him as he leaves, but Francis says money does.
We get a behind-the-scenes look at Jordynne Grace at the women's Royal Rumble in WWE.
Masha Slamovich beats Jody Threat after Dani Luna beats Killer Kelly up for getting physically involved in the match on the outside.
It is revealed that The System (Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers, Moose) has attacked KUSHIDA backstage with Alex Shelley unable to stop them.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) beats ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) in Match 1 of their best-of-three series after James Drake brings Ace Austin down to the mat from the ring apron with his scarf.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
In backstage footage from earlier today, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle, who sneaks up on Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie and tries to attack them with a garbage can. Jerry Lynn happens to be in the room and ends up intervening, and it is announced that "Dalton Castle's friend" will get a match with Johnny TV. An angry Dalton Castle throws a slice of cheese at a door.
Spanish Announce Project (Angelico and Serpentico) beat Da Russell Twins (Kameron and Alex Russell) by sumbission, then chase Maria Kanellis-Bennett, Griff Garrison and Cole Karter to the back when they show up on stage with the mask they stole from Serpentico last week.
"The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beats Emmy Camacho.
The Iron Savages (Boulder, Bronson, Jacked Jameson) beat KM, Braxton Hunter, and Jon Cruz in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "All Ego" Ethan Page. Ethan Page still thinks he is on the right path to championship gold, even though his family does not, as he has promised them a title. He mentions that his gear is based on his daughter - whom he made the promise to - and her two favorite colors, and says that he is going to keep winning while wearing his daughter's colors in every single match that he has until his hand gets raised and his other hand is filled with gold.
Dalton Castle - who has to be carried to the stage on a serving cart before the match - beats Aaron Solo.
Backstage, Lexy Nair is met by "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose. Nyla wants to know where Billie Starkz is, then makes it clear she wants Billie before bragging about taking over everything Athena has. She tells Lexy to tell Billie to fall in line or else.
Undisputed Kingdom (Matt Taven and Mike Bennett) beat "Filthy" Tom Lawlor and Fred Rosser in a ROH World Tag Team Championship Proving Grounds Match.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Slim J.
Billie Starkz beats Killa Kate.
Backstage, we hear from Rachael Ellering, who is looking forward to the bracket for the ROH Women's Television Championship Tournament. She says she is feeling good despite a tough couple of months and that "Legit" Leyla Hirsch has had her back. Rachael brings out Leyla, who says that she knows it will be very tough competition, but she is used to competition. Rachael entertains the possibility of the two of them meeting in the first round, then both say that the other has good chances in the tournament. Rachael then says that they are both ready for the tournament.
The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Red Velvet. Red Velvet says she is confident and full of momentum, and with the ROH Women's Television Championship tournament on the horizon, all eyes are on the ROH women's division. She says that after she wins tonight, all eyes will finally be on her, and everyone will see that "the chef is always cookin'."
Queen Aminata beats Reiza Clark.
Bad Dude Tito beats Gringo Loco.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle, who apologizes to Lexy from earlier before stating that his "friend" is a good wrestler even though he is new to wrestling and is not even part of the ROH roster, then states that this friend will be wrestling Johnny TV next week. He then drops into a basket, where it is revealed he is not even wearing shoes.
Red Velvet beats Trish Adora, Kiera Hogan and Diamante in a Four Corner Survival Match.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beaats Jack Cartwheel, Alex Zayne and "All Heart" Blake Christian in a Four Corner Survival Match.
Jon Moxley - accompanied to the match by his father Dan - beats "Hangman" Adam Page after stacking Page up as Page has him in the Bulldog Choke. After the match, Claudio Castagnoli and Wheeler Yuta show up and stop things from getting physical after the match. Moxley keeps daring Page to hit him, and Page keeps flipping him off.
We see a video package for Samoa Joe vs. Darby Allin in a no holds barred match for the TNT Championship later tonight.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Jamie Hayter, The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny. The Bunny says she, The Butcher and The Blade congratulate Hayter on beating Emi Sakura, then says Hayter does not back down from a challenge. The Bunny then challenges Hayter to an eliminator match, which Hayter accepts. Suddenly, Toni Storm and Saraya are seen attacking Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. on a nearby monitor.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) beat The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd). After the match, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) show up. Colten congratulates The Acclaimed, then wants an answer to The Gunns' challenge for the tag team titles. Anthony Bowens asks the fans if The Gunns deserve a tag team title match, to which the fans disagree. "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn stops both teams from getting physical, then says he is sick and tired of this and tells both teams to get physical. Austin dares Billy to turn their back on him and Colten and drown his sorrows in a pill bottle. Billy Gunn goes from leaving the ring to getting back in the ring, then asks The Gunns if they have what it takes before stating they will see next week when the tag team titles are on the line.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews "Jungle Boy" Jack Perry. He says Hook had his back when no one else did, but he has been done the tag team thing already and that this year, he will be a champion all by himself.
Konosuke Takeshita beats "The Machine" Brian Cage.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Jericho Appreciation Society. Chris Jericho tells "Absolute" Ricky Starks that he lost to them, not a baseball bat, then has an idea of how Starks can challenge them. Sammy Guevara introduces "the Garcia-Guevara Gauntlet." Daniel Garcia says Starks will have to beat Angelo Parker, Matt Menard, then either him or Guevara. If Starks can still get through, he will face Chris Jericho, who is ready to whip Starks' ass.
We hear from The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson). Kenny Omega tells Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) to bring AR Fox to shoot their shot, and tells them not to miss as The Elite does not miss. Suddenly, Matt Hardy, "All Ego" Ethan Page, Stokely Hathaway and Isiah Kassidy show up. Ethan Page challenges The Elite to a match against him, Kassidy and Matt Hardy on Rampage. Omega accepts.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Timothy Thatcher. During the match, referee Stephon Smith gets sandwiched into the corner, and MJF shows up ready to interfere only to be attacked and chased to the back by Konosuke Takeshita. After the match, MJF and Takeshita continue to brawl backstage. Security and officials have to break the brawl up. Renee Paquette shows up and announces that next week, Takeshita will face MJF in a AEW World Championship Eliminator Match as per Tony Khan.
We hear from The Mogul Affiliates (Swerve Strickland, Parker Boudreaux, ???). Swerve Strickland says Dustin Rhodes is standing in his spotlight, then says that next week, he will take out Brian Pillman Jr. We also find out that the tattooed man's name is "Trench."
It is announced that "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson will face Rush next week.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Rush, Jose the Assistant and "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance. MJF shows up with a suitcase full of money. He hands it to Jose, then says he has five more for Rush if he can beat Bryan Danielson by any means necessary. Rush tells MJF they have a deal, then MJF tells Rush that he does not have to like him and that all he has to do is get the job done.
Jade Cargill retains the TBS Championship against Red Velvet and goes 50-0 after the referee is distracted by Kiera Hogan attacking Leila Grey at ringside and other referees ejecting Kiera Hogan from ringside.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Jamie Hayter when Ruby Soho shows up. As Britt says she is doing good, Ruby Soho says that she had nothing to do with the attack on her despite her friendship with Saraya and Toni Storm. Britt does not believe her.
Samoa Joe beats Darby Allin in a no holds barred match to become TNT Champion for a second time after hitting an avalance Muscle Buster into exposed wooden ring boards. After the match, Wardlow shows up and attacks Joe in the ring. Joe escapes the powerbomb symphony and escapes, then security tries to keep him away from Joe only to get attacked as the show ends.
Imperium (Gunther, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) beat Diamond Mine (Roderick Strong, Julius Creed, Brutus Creed).
In backstage footage from earlier today, LA Knight says Grayson Waller is trying to avoid the inevitable when Joe Gacy and Harland approach him. Joe Gacy says that Harland once had to move on from an unwelcome restraining order in the past, and says he can do that for LA Knight, too. LA Knight challenges them to a match.
WrestleMania is 60 days away!
For the next two weeks, NXT will be live on SyFy Network.
Toxic Attraction (Mandy Rose, Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne) head to the ring. Gigi Dolin says that the worst of people fall into luck sometimes, and that for Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta, they will be their death sentence. Jacy Jayne says that in two weeks, they will put the Women's tag titles on the line and get vengeance. Kay Lee Ray shows up and demands a shot at the NXT Women's Championship. When Mandy declines, Kay Lee Ray threatens to bash her brains in with her baseball bat. Mandy tells her to put the bat down. She does. Gigi and Jacy leave. Kay Lee Ray says she is the longest reigning women's champion of the modern era, and if anyone deserves a title shot, it is her. Mandy mentions her accolades before becoming NXT Women's Champion, something women want to be and something men wish they were with. Kay Lee Ray says this is nothing compared to in-ring skills, saying she was dominating a country for 629 days while Mandy was sliding at WrestleMania and "sucking off Otis' face." Mandy says she is now everything WWE wants and needs in a women's champion, then tells Kay Lee Ray that all the talent in the world will never replace what she has. Kay Lee Ray says she will have her title shot by the end of the night, and when Mandy says "Doubtful," Kay Lee Ray slaps her. Gigi and Jacy charge the ring, but Kay Lee Ray chases them off with her baseball bat.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade, who says she wants to prove to Raquel Gonzalez that she is tough enough and ready to win the women's Dusty Cup, and that the only thing in the way is Raquel doubting her. Raquel shows up and says she can still back out before asking her if she wants this match, to which Cora says "Yes." Raquel then says "Buena suerte."
In footage from outside of the arena from moments ago, Mandy Rose says Kay Lee Ray does not deserve a title shot because she is not even on her level. When she tries to get in her vehicle, Kay Lee Ray is in the driver seat. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne, who have entered the vehicle before Mandy, are taken for a ride by Kay Lee Ray.
Raquel Gonzalez beats Cora Jade. After the match, Cora Jade pulls herself up, and Raquel helps her off before saying "Let's go and win this" and leaving with Cora Jade.
Sarray returns next!
We hear from Pete Dunne, who asks Tony D'Angelo how his hand is doing before saying he only needed one way to break it with a cricket bat and that he only took the advice Tony got from his cousin and took care of business. He says he can take care of business any way he can with anything he can get his hands on, then proposes they finish where it all started in a steel cage match.
Before the next match, Sarray goes from dressing like a schoolgirl to dressing like a wrestler.
Sarray beats Kayla Inlay. During the match, it is reported that Kay Lee Ray has returned to the arena, but the wherabouts of Jacy Jayne and Gigi Dolin are still unknown.
We hear from Duke Hudson, who says the only way to get ahead in NXT is striking first. He says he saw an opportunity and took it, and says that he suffered for being addicted to the long game. He says that he is addicted to hurting people and making them suffer, as Dante Chen learned first hand, and that he strikes as soon as possible and makes his own luck.
In the locker room, Bron Breakker is met by Tommaso Ciampa, who tells him that the top is a lonely place and that nobody knows until they've been there, and that Breakker now understands. He wants to make sure Breakker remains NXT Champion. Breakker says that tonight, they will take care of business by tearing Legado del Fantasma in half and kicking some ass.
Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams head to the ring. Trick Williams says that Cameron Grimes is not ready for the "A-Champion," and Carmelo Hayes says that while the old him would verbally put Grimes in the grave because the fans do not care about Grimes, the new him sees Cameron Grimes sees him as a threat. He says he is going harder in the gym, putting more time in the ring and hanging out with OlliJay more because that is what the "A-Champion" does, because he sets the bar on the show and he is always looking down on Cameron Grimes. Cameron Grimes shows up and says he had to come out here after saying the fans don't care about him, saying that the fans are chanting for him. Trick Williams threatens to beat Grimes up, then makes fun of his and Cameron Grimes' hair and hanging out with OllyJay with Spongebob Squarepants jokes. Trick Williams threatens to beat Grimes up again, but Grimes asks who he is fighting. Carmelo Hayes then tells Grimes he will find out what kind of champion he is when he shoots for the moon and takes the stars as casaulties, but Grimes says the match will be a "one-star match" and that that star is going to the moon.
Backstage, Malik Blade and Edris Enofe try to come up with a team name. Once again, Edris Enofe is fixated on Mandy Rose, and when Enofe asks Malik to close her eyes and try to think of what he would say to Mandy, Mandy shows up and falls into his arms. Mandy then asks for their help before Kay Lee Ray comes after her with a baseball bat. Enofe cannot believe what he is saying, and Malik needs a minute to process everything.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Diamond Mine. Malcolm Bivens there is no moving forward without struggle, and The Creed Brothers says that the bigger the stage, the better they are, and that they will face Imperium again for tag team gold. Grizzed Young Veterans show up, and Zack Gibson says they should be focused on the Dusty Cup before thanking them for making their job easier.
Joe Gacy beats LA Knight after Sanga distracts Knight on the outside and Grayson Waller somersaults over the barricade and hits LA Knight with a stunner out of nowhere. After the match, Grayson Waller tells LA Knight that he does not belong in NXT and that he owns it now. Knight strikes Waller, but Sanga choke slams Knight. Waller tells Knight that if he wants to get his hands on him and that if he can beat Sanga next week, he may consider getting rid of the restraining order.
Tiffany Stratton watches Wendy Choo backstage.
We hear from Robert Stone and Von Wagner. Stone says he was focused on the entertainment side of the business and who would take him to the top before he saw Von Wagner and realized he should connect with him. He then says he will pay Von Wagner's fines again and again because he is the future and a future champion, then says that this is Von Wagner's world, and Von Wagner says we are all just living in it.
In footage from earlier today, Tiffany Stratton says NXT is for athletes, not people like Wendy Choo, and says that if she can beat Wendy, she can go shopping on her daddy's dime. Amari Miller says she will think about it.
Wendy Choo beats Amari Miller. During the match, Tiffany Stratton shows up and slides a credit card to Amari Miller, which inadvertently distracts Miller. After the match, Tiffany Stratton wants her card back, but finds out that Wendy Choo has it (and hit Amari Miller with it).
Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Dexter Lumis meet with Persia Pirrotta when Brooks Jensen asks for relationship advice with Kayden Carter. Indi says that when a guy talks too much, it's a turn-off, and that non-verbal communication is sexy.
We see a vignette of Draco Anthony entering the Performance Center at 2:23 AM and training before his NXT debut, which is up next.
We see a vignette of Nikkita Lyons, who says that she grew up the daughter of a rock star and a groupie and travelled the world, and while she learned from shady club owners, that road has taken her here. She says that if she can attack the ring like she can attack a track, then the women's division had better watch out.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Sarray, who dedicates tonight's win to her grandmother. She says that with her necklace, she can do anything. Dakota Kai shows up and says that no matter how strong a relationship is, the sun always sets on it.
Andre Chase beats Draco Anthony after Anthony takes the Chase U flag away from Bodhi Hayward and stomps all over it.
Backstage, a tired Mandy Rose gets a drink of water only for Kay Lee Ray to sneak up on her and dump a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs on her and throw a cake in her face.
NXT Vengeance Day is live on USA Network in two weeks!
Bron Breakker and Tommaso Ciampa beat Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza) after Ciampa shoves Wilde off the top rope and into the announce table while Breakker hits a powerslam on Mendoza. After the match, Santos Escobar gets on the ring apron, and when Bron Breakker dares him to get in the ring, Escobar says he will do this on his time. Afterwards, Mandy Rose slides into the ring while Kay Lee Ray chases after her, and Kay Lee Ray catches up to her and demands a title match next week. Mandy gives her the match, then Kay Lee Ray hits her with a superkick and a KLR Bomb.
Before the next match, Anthony Ogogo says he is pissed off because "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes used his EVP powers to win only for him to knock him out cold soon after. He then says that he went away for a while and more people got hired by AEW, and he hoped to knock those people out. When he came back, he did not get the red carpet treatment; instead, he is in Orlando, Florida wrestling a "Dragon Ball Z look-alike indy bum" in Marcus Kross. Ogogo then reminds everyone who he is.
Anthony Ogogo beats Marcus Kross by knock-out after Ogogo demands a ten-count.
Penelope Ford beats Angelica Risk with the Muta Lock.
QT Marshall beats Toa Liona.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat Ish and Kidd Bandit.
Lance Archer beats Jordan Costa by pinfall with the claw. (Jordan Costa is actually current UWN World Heritage Champion Jordan Cruz.)
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Fuego del Sol, who says that it it his time and that he makes the most of it. He says that Serpentico felt the wrath of his Tornado DDT once before, then tells him that just because he can see a tornado coming does not mean he can stop it. He says Serpentico is nothing like him, and tells him to protect his neck while he's cashing a check.
Marina Shafir beats Reka Tehaka by submission.
The Factory (Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto) beat Cameron Stewart and Dante Casanova.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Zack Clayton.
Kiera Hogan beats Mazzerati after nearly kicking Mazzerati's head off after Mazzerati threatens to do the same to her.
The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat Ariya Daivari and Invictus Khash with the full nelson from 10 to Khash. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Angels and 10, but QT Marshall shows up with Nick Comoroto and Aaron Solo and tells Schiavone to shut up before entering the ring. Marshall says Angels and 10 could have been something, but became the horse's ass, yet they still have a chance to be the future. He asks 10 to shake his hands and become part of The Factory, but Angels and 10 flip him off instead. Comoroto and Solo beat them up, and Marshall says "The Factory doesn't suck...The Factory is sacred."
Dante Martin and Matt Sydal beat Bear Country (Bear Boulder and Bear Bronson).
"The Bad Boy" Joey Janela beats Lee Moriarty with a European clutch. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Moriarty, who reiterates that he is the future of AEW but that he cannot wait for the future, for has a family to feed and bills to feed and tomorrow is not guaranteed. He says he has to be at the top right now, and to do that, he has to become consistent, as he has fallen short more than he has won. He says that from here, there is a new attitude and focus and he is here to take over.
Drew McIntyre heads to the ring to start tonight's show. McIntyre welcomes everyone to tonight's show, then says he and Goldberg went to war and earned each other's respect before stating that the rest of Royal Rumble was also a great show before mentioning Edge. Edge arrives as if on cue, and McIntyre thanks Edge for everything before his retirement before talking about Edge's return last year and his Royal Rumble victory this year. McIntyre tells Edge he is proud of him, and Edge admits that he has liked him and has always been his mentor, but admits he is shocked that McIntyre is showering him with praise while he is a threat to his championship. As McIntyre says he is not that kind of champion and Edge says that McIntyre is not him, Sheamus shows up and congratulates Edge on his big win last week before asking Edge who he is to question McIntyre. He says McIntyre carried the company while Edge nursed an injury, and says that while McIntyre may want to take the high road, he does not. McIntyre stops Sheamus and asks Edge what decision he will make, and Edge reminds McIntyre he has a target on his back. He tells McIntyre that he will know when he makes a decision, and regardless of who he faces, he will become a champion. After Edge heads up the ramp, Sheamus hits McIntyre with a Brogue Kick as soon as McIntyre turns around.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus, who says that Drew McIntyre is no longer his friend and that he wants the WWE Championship. He then gets his bags from Drew Gulak.
Matt Riddle beats Bobby Lashley by disqualification after Lashley refuses to let go of a Hurt Lock from along the ropes. Bobby Lashley retains the WWE United States Championship. After the match, Lashley puts Riddle in the Hurt Lock at ringside. Lashley lets go briefly, but then locks the hold in again and tosses Riddle over the barricade.
Bad Bunny arrives at the arena in a Bugatti.
Referees check on Matt Riddle behind the barricade.
We hear from Randy Orton, who says that he did not think it was possible for Edge to return to the ring, enter the Royal Rumble at #1 and win the match, and despite saying Edge would never return, Edge made him into a liar. Orton says he did everything that he did out of mercy because he loved him like a brother, then says he will not main event WrestleMania after looking past him and all he has done for his family. He says that tonight, there will be no mercy, compassion or a WrestleMania main event.
Backstage, Xavier Woods talks with Kofi Kingston, who is now medically cleared. Woods says he will beat Retribution, and both of them agree that Mustafa Ali is out of his mind. Kofi then says tonight is about Woods and that he has his back.
Xavier Woods beats Mustafa Ali by countering a schoolkid pin into a backslide pin when T-Bar gets caught breaking up a pinfall and Kofi Kingston takes down Slapjack.
Backstage, Bad Bunny meets with Damian Priest.
WrestleMania 37 is 68 days away!
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Bad Bunny. Miz tries to clear the air between him and Bad Bunny, saying they both did things they might regret, then apologizes to Bad Bunny, who does not return the favor. When Bad Bunny admits he wants to be a WWE Superstar, Miz tries to take Bad Bunny under his wing. Miz and John Morrison propose a musical collaboration again, but Bad Bunny tells them he is not interested. Miz gets angry, but Bad Bunny says he is here because of a friend of his: Damian Priest. Priest shows up and levels Miz with a right hand, and John Morrison retreats.
Damian Priest beats The Miz when John Morrison's distraction attempts backfire and Bad Bunny hits him in the face with a microphone, allowing Priest to hit the Reckoning on a distracted Miz for the win.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) retain the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships against The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) after Shelton Benjamin tags himself in to hit Gran Metalik with Paydirt.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Charlotte Flair and Asuka. Charlotte says Lacey Evans only thinks she knows how to play dirty, and feels bad for letting Asuka down with her drama. Asuka admits she did not like losing, and if it were not for Ric Flair and Lacey, they would have won.
The team of Naomi and Lana beat the team of Charlotte Flair and Asuka and the team of Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke in a Triple Threat tag team match after Lacey Evans and "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair show up, causing Charlotte Flair to tag Asuka in - much to Asuka's shock - as she confronts them. A distracted Asuka is then hit with a Rear View by Naomi, who pins her for the win and the title opportunity.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says it would be an honor to face Edge at WrestleMania, but if Sheamus wants to throw their friendship away for the WWE Championship and wants a match, he's got it.
We see a video package of Carlito's time and accomplishments in WWE and his return in last night's Royal Rumble.
Jeff Hardy and Carlito beat Elias and Jaxson Ryker.
We see a video package of Edge's retirement, return at last year's Royal Rumble, feud with Randy Orton and victory at this year's Royal Rumble.
Backstage, we hear from Edge, who is ecstatic to come back from a torn triceps and win the Royal Rumble from #1, but yet has a black cloud over his and his family's heads in the form of Randy Orton. He says Orton had the chance to go bell-to-bell like he did, but he faked a knee injury, and says Orton is jealous he is not the type of man he is. Tonight, he has to put Orton behind him and get back on track to becoming a world champion again.
Backstage, Edge meets Damian Priest and shake hands with him, welcoming him to the Raw roster.
Alexa Bliss beats Nikki Cross with Sister Abigail, despite Nikki not being fooled when Alexa transforms into her pre-Fiend state. After the match, Randy Orton shows up. After a brief staredown, both Alexa and Randy walk away from each other.
Edge beats Randy Orton after Orton is distracted by Alexa Bliss, who sits on the top turnbuckle in a nearby corner with blood pouring from her mouth.
Raw Talk: "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair has a mission statement for Lacey Evans.
During the live broadcast of The Michael Kay Show, Peter Rosenberg got pinned in his own hotel room after R-Truth snuck into the room with a referee from the balcony. (How did he get up there? And how could Rosenburg not have known something was amiss?) Before that, however, Rosenburg mentioned how he made his title win possible.
From there, the confrontation began and there was nowhere for Rosenburg to go...and with that, R-Truth won the WWE 24/7 Championship for the 48th time before celebrating live on The Michael Kay Show.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Flamita, Bandido and Rey Horus vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon) for the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championships at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Joe Hendry and Dalton Castle beat Master and Machine (Marcus Kross and Griff Garrison) in a television-exclusive match.
A video package chronicling the history of "The Darewolf" PJ Black and Brian Johnson as a tag team
Quinn McKay interviews LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams). Haskins says that Bully Ray had been a thorn in his side, but he is done from him and he is now focused on doing what he and Williams can do professionally. He says that he can be on top, and going forward, his sights are set on the ROH World Championship.
Rhett Titus beats Danhausen in a television-exclusive match.
The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) vs. LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) vs. Dan Maff and Jeff Cobb at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Before the next match, Halston Boddy announces that the match can only be won with a five-count pin.
Heather Monroe beats Lacey Ryan in Match 1 of a Best of Seven series. As per pre-match stipulation, the match must be won with a five-count pin.
Tomaste guests on commentary for the next match.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch).
"Uptown" Andy Brown beats Ice Williams to advance in the PP3 Tournament.
Kathy Campanelli interviews Adrian Quest, who says that there is a lot he can say about his situation, but he is not here to complain. Quest then warns certain people to watch their backs.
Steven Tresario beats Keita Murray and Mikey O'Shea in a three-way match.
Ray Rosas beats Frankie Frank to advance in the PP3 Tournament after Frankie Frank takes too long on the mmonsault in the corner. After the match, Ray Rosas knocks the PP3 Cup off the timekeeper's table.
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) and Taurus beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and Daga. After the match, Pentagon Jr. takes the microphone and tells LAX that if they feel they are capable of beating them one more time, then they challenge them to another match for the Impact World Tag Team Championships. He says that while everyone is talking about their match at Homecoming, they can do it all again next week.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross and Moose. Kross says everything went according to plan last week until "The Machine" Brian Cage showed up, and he tells Cage that he is not invincible and will learn that soon. He says the only thing worse than an impostor is a hypocrite. Moose tells him to calm down, saying that composure is the key to victory and that Johnny Impact and Cage will implode.
Konnan talks with Santana and Ortiz. He says that Taurus and Daga showed promise in Impact tonight, then tells them that he feels will not be a rift between The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) and The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) this time around if they stay professional.
The GWN Flashback of the Week is Rosemary vs. Su Yung from May 3, 2018.
Rebellion is live on pay-per-view on April 28th!
Kiera Hogan and Jordynne Grace beat Su Yung and Allie. During the match, the lights go out, and Su Yung is replaced with Rosemary when the lights come back. The resulting distraction gives Kiera and Jordynne the win.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux spars with Bobo near the pool.
Eddie Edwards and Eli Drake beat The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) after Eddie brings Kenny the Kendo stick into the ring. As the ref keeps Eddie out of the ring, Eli sneaks Kenny into the ring and hits Dezmond Xavier in the head with Kenny before hitting Gravy Train for the win.
We see a video message from Tessa Blanchard, She says that Taya Valkyrie talks behind her back, and while Impact has suspended her, she said she would perform her backstage attack all over again. She says if it wasn't for Taya, she would still be Knockouts Champion. On February 15th, she comes back, and she dares Taya to defend the Knockouts title against her then.
We hear from Rich Swann, who says that Sami Callihan was his family in the business when nobody else was, but through the years, he has learned who the real Sami Callihan is. He says that while Sami Callihan still has a place in his heart, what he wants for him is not fair.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Taya Valkyrie. Taya says this title rematch could have happened sooner if Tessa Blanchard didn't get suspended, but she is game for a rematch and she wants it to be a Street Fight Match.
Psycho Clown beats Fallah Bahh with a La Magistral Cradle.
Backstage, "The Machine" Brian Cage and Johnny Impact reluctantly agree to get through their match so that they can have their match at Uncaged.
In the locker room, Psycho Clown speaks with the rest of Team AAA and gets them fired up for their match against Team Impact.
Killer Kross and Moose beat Johnny Impact and "The Machine" Brian Cage following miscommunication between Johnny and Cage.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
We see footage of an unknown person entering the Impact Zone.
For the first time since the Manhattan Center shows in midtown Manhattan, New York from 2015, the ring is now four-sided again.
Before the next match, we hear from "Reborn" Matt Sydal, who says that everything has been falling into place ever since he won the Impact Grand Championship. He says he has a special spiritual advisor showing him the path, telling him that the universe will conspire in his favor when he sets out to do what he is born to do. This is why there is no longer judges deciding who wins the belt, and why it is all up to him whether or not he keeps the title.
"Reborn" Matt Sydal retains the Impact Grand Championship against Fallah Bahh. (From here on out, matches for the Impact Grand Championship have no rounds and no judges, and are now just regular wrestling matches.)
Caleb Konley talks with Trevor Lee backstage. Trevor says he may not have the X Division title, but he is best known for good hair, a rock hard body and being five steps ahead of everyone else. He may not have the championship anymore, but he has a lot in store for the two of them.
Lashley beats KM.
Joseph Park is on the phone with Grandma Jenny when Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong shows up. Jacobs says what happened with Chandler Park did not need to go as far as it did, but he will go that far again until he gets a match between Kongo Kong and Abyss next week. Joseph Park insists that Abyss will never come back, but Jimmy Jacobs says he is a princess and that he always gets what he wants.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the week is Abyss drowning Christian Cage in a pool as Father James Mitchell tells Abyss to stop.
Lashley says for months, he has been figuring out what to do between wrestling and mixed martial arts, and says he will still focus on both and do whatever he wants. He then runs into Eddie Edwards before leaving.
Kiera Hogan beats Laurel Van Ness in her Impact debut. During the match, Allie shows up an distracts Laurel Van Ness, allowing Kiera Hogan to beat Van Ness in a non-title match with a backslide pin.
The mystery person is seen making his way into the Impact Zone.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Alberto El Patron and Ethan Carter III. El Patron says that he is making Impact something important and that he is the real champion. He says he does not have to prepare for anything, as he is going against Johnny Impact and Moose tonight. Ethan Carter III says the main event goes through him because he is a Carter and the company needs him. He says El Patron may be a former world champion with a famous last name, but no last name supersedes his. He tells El Patron to follow his lead so they can make their way to another world title, but El Patron tells EC3 to follow his. After an argument over who leaves first, EC3 and El Patron shake hands, then EC3 leaves first.
The Latin-American Xchange (Konnan, Santana, Ortiz, Homicide) appear for the first time since Barbed Wire Massacre III. Konnan celebrates LAX's victory in Barbed Wire Massacre III and tells Sami Callahan that if he wants peace, he had better prepare for war as LAX is always ready for a fight. oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) - also making their first appearance since Barbed Wire Massacre III, also show up, and Callihan tells LAX they hate them as well as the fans because they hate everything, then says he would be lying if he didn't say that oVe respected them, as they have done it all. He then goes on to say that if their feud does not come to an end, someone will end up six feet under. He tells LAX they are taking back the tag team titles back before they take over everything. oVe then leaves, but as they do, Konnan says they rule over nothing and that LAX is the whole fish. Suddenly, Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley are seen coming out of the crowd and attacking Santana and Ortiz from behind with a Kendo stick and a metal pipe. They escape with the Puerto Rican before Konnan and Homicide get in the ring with a steel chair.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose and Johnny Impact. Moose says this is a new year and a new ring, but the same company, and that he and Johnny Impact are an all-star team. Johnny Impact says you can say a lot about Alberto El Patron and Ethan Carter III, but they are all-stars as they can go. He also has a special message for Alberto El Patron: tonight, they will take El Patron and EC3 to Slamtown.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Drew McIntyre vs. Ethan Carter III in an unsanctioned match.
Backstage, Eli Drake and Chris Adonis talk with each other. Eli Drake says he does not like surprises, but he wants to know who the special guest they have for The Facts of Life will be. Chris Adonis says this installment will be a look back at Eli's life called "The Facts Of Eli Drake's Life" and a celebration of Eli Drake retaining the Impact Global Championship. Eli Drake cannot wait to start the proceedings.
"The Machine" Brian Cage is coming to Impact!
Moose and Johnny Impact beat Alberto El Patron and Ethan Carter III. During the match, it is announced that the mystery person will be in the ring for "The Faces Of Eli Drake's Life," and that Kiera Hogan will get a Knockouts title shot next week against Laurel Van Ness.
Eli Drake and Chris Adonis show up for "The Facts Of Eli Drake's Life." The two of them celebrate Eli Drake's life with various video packages of Eli Drake's time as Impact Global Champion with Adonis calling Eli Drake the greatest champion, dresser and friend that ever lived. The third video is Chris Adonis wearing the turkey suit from last Thanksgiving, which irritates Adonis. Eli Drake tells Adonis that the cherry pie was delicious and that Adonis was the best-dressed man that night. Eli Drake then says he is the greatest champion, the best-dressed man, the best friend and the greatest man that ever lived, which means nobody can touch him. The last part proves deadly to Eli Drake, as Austin Aries makes a surprise return to Impact Wrestling for the first time since 2015. The crowd welcomes Aries back with a passion as he says "I missed you guys, too," before saying he could not help but hear Eli Drake call himself the greatest man that ever lived. He says that is impossible, because he is the greatest man that ever lived, not Eli Drake. He tells Eli and Adonis he has some facts for him: he is a six-time and longest reigning X Division Champion, a world tag team champion and a former Global Champion, all in this company, and while Eli Drake has been getting his clothes from the thrift store, he has gone all over the world. He then says they have never went face-to-face in the ring, and before Eli Drake can call himself the greatest man that ever live, he has to beat him first, and all Eli Drake has to do is name the time and place for the match. Eli Drake takes off his coat and scarf and tells Austin Aries he is the former champion while he is the one that matters, and says the best work he has done since leaving is at the commentary table. Eli Drake says he cannot stop being Eli Drake and being the champion, and if Aries wants to make the challenge right here and now, then...no. As Eli is about to leave, Austin Aries says Eli Drake "doesn't have a set of balls between his legs." Adonis suddenly attacks Aries from behind with the Global Championship, then Eli Drake calls for a referee. He pins Aries, but Aries kicks out at two, and Eli Drake argues with the referee. Aries fights back and knocks Adonis off the apron with a discus forearm before hitting Eli Drake with the brainbuster for thw win and to become the new Impact Global Champion in an impromptu match to end the show.
Eric Young tells "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger that he had a choice, and he picked the wrong one. He says that choices are coming for everybody, and that SAnitY will take.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger said that his debut in the Royal Rumble match this Sunday was 15 years in the making, and says that being part of Rumble is important to him.
After NXT TakeOver, Asuka said that the Fatal Four-Way was tough, but she is still champion. When she hears that Ember Moon has challenged her for the NXT Women's Championship, she questions if Ember Moon even works in NXT and, when told "yes," says "Okay."
Ember Moon says that she is glad that Asuka retained the NXT Women's Championship, as she wants to be the one to dethrone her. When she takes the NXT Women's Championship from her, Asuka will know who she is.
Tyler Bate beast Oney Lorcan.
After NXT TakeOver, Roderick Strong says that he is here for the NXT Championship, and that Andrade "Cien" Almas got only a taste of what he will do in NXT.
After NXT TakeOver, Paul Ellering says that the landscape of tag team wrestling has changed, as The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) are the news sheriffs in town and they will take victory at all costs.
After NXT TakeOver, Nakamura is helped to the back.
After NXT TakeOver, Bobby Roode says that he went out and did what he was going to do. He said one year ago that he would make a change, and he did. Now his era starts tonight, and it will be glorious.
Bobby Roode's glorious celebration is next week!
It is announced that tonight's episode will be the last for Corey Graves on commentary, and we see an overview of his journey to where he is now.
Before the next match, "The Drifter" Elias Samson tries to play a song, but No Way Jose's music interrupts him before he can play a note.
