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.
We look back on W. Morrissey vs. Moose for the IMPACT World Championship from No Surrender 2022.
We look back on The Angel Warriors (Xia Brookside and Lei Ying Lee) and Indi Hartwell vs. The Elegance Brand (Ash by Elegance, Heather by Elegance, M by Elegance) from last night's show.
Gia Miller interviews Ash by Elegance. Topics discussed include the injury that caused her to be out for a few months (which was real, serious, and is something that she will discuss when she is comfortable doing so), how TNA is her home and how there will always be a job for her, the hope that TNA will come to Cleveland, Ohio and Miami, Florida, and the Jericho Cruise.
Mila Moore beats Big Mama following the distraction by Victoria Crawford.
Tiffany Stratton heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Tiffany talks about how she lost the WWE Women's Championship three months ago after having a rookie year most women would dream of having. She says that she wants to qualify for the Elimination Chamber because when she says something, she will do it. Tiffany also says she is going into the chamber expects to win, and says that the WWE Women's Championship misses her. Suddenly, Nia Jax and Lash Legend show up, not exactly happy to see her, and Lash says that Tiffany got lucky last week. Tiffany asks Nia if she has learned her lesson after being obsessed with her and calls Lash Legend Nia's "replacement." Lash Legend says she is "the upgrade" and that after tonight, when they beat Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, Nia will win her qualifying match and pin Tiffany faster than she can say "It's Tiffy Time." Tiffany gets a "Tiffy Time" chant going, then Nia says they should save Tiffany the embarrassment and take care of this tonight. Nia tells Tiffany that she knows what she is capable of, to which Tiffany replies "Losing another title match." Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky show up, and Rhea Ripley says that neither Nia or Tiffany will be walking out of the Elimination Chamber as a winner because she is in it, and soon, Iyo Sky will be in there, and the two of them will work together until they are the last two standing. She then says that the two of them will beat the crap out of Nia and Lash for thinking they will walk out with the Women's Tag Team Championships.
Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky vs. Nia Jax and Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships ends in a no-contest when the match gets out of control. After the match, both teams continue to brawl on the outside, and the brawl ends with Iyo Sky putting Nia Jax through a table and Lash Legend tackling Rhea Ripley through the barricade of the timekeeper's area.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes. Cody says he can do what he did last week and speak with conviction, or he can do the "Golden Boy" thing and control his emotions. He says there are posting along live with the show and streams broadcasting their reaction to everything the Superstars say, and that there are people who hope that he, Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu tear each other apart and bring the house down. He then says that when the pressure builds, he asks himself where he is, which is two matches away from the dream of main eventing WrestleMania, in Texas. Cody says not to bet against him, especially in Texas.
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes meets with Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews. Apollo says he is loving what Carmelo Hayes is doing with the United States Open Challenge and would love to get back in the game, and Cardona also mentions holding the WWE United States Championship at one time and that he is back for some gold. Carmelo says that the challenge is open every Friday, but this week, it is closed. Carmelo then runs into The Miz, who says that Carmelo is just handing out title shots to anyone, to which Carmelo responds "Anyone but you." Miz says he is the locker room leader and is filling the role that John Cena left, and Carmelo is testing his three core values: master, inspire, zone in. Miz then says he is zoning in on teaching Carmelo a lesson in respect. Carmelo says he hopes Miz teaches better than he wrestle and leaves, then Apollo Crews shows up and says that "zone in" is two words, to which Matt Cardona shows up and agrees. Miz gets flustered and leaves.
We hear from Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Aleister gives Randy Orton credit where credit is due, and says that their match was shades of "2009 Randy Orton." He then says he cannot help but wonder what happens if "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes qualifies tonight, or the road that Orton will take and whether or not he will see Orton soon. Zelina tells Guilia and Alexa Bliss hold on to her title and a fragile friendship respectively, and she canot help but wonder but poke and play until those porcelain egos finally break. She says she knows who Alexa is, but that time will come. Tonight, shoe hopes to get to the Elimination Chamber, and tonight, change will come.
Before the next match, Carmelo Hayes says that for the last 48 days that he has been WWE United States Championship, he has chosen to bring honor and prestige to the championship the same way the champions before him did, and as the "US-A-Champion," he is on the road to WrestleMania and he has earned his opportunity to WrestleMania, and since he can shoot his shot, he will shoot for the main event. Carmelo proclaims that next week, he will qualify for the Elimination Chamber, for when he shoots, he does not miss. He says that he made a promise to somebody that has been chasing him, and he owes it to him. Carmelo then calls out Ilja Dragunov, and after Dragunov heads to the ring, The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) show up, and Solo Sikoa says that Dragunov has already lost twice and should get to the back of the line, as the line starts with him. Dragunov reminds Solo Sikoa that his family abandoned him during his qualifying match, which Solo takes exception to before stating that what happened to The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) will happen to Carmelo and Dragunov. Dragunov takes this as Solo Sikoa looking for a fight, and that he and Carmelo are ready for one. Carmelo then says that he was hoping to leave with one title, but now he looks forward to leaving with two. Solo says it did not have to be like this before snapping his finger and siccing the rest of The MFT's on them. The numbers game quickly takes over, but Matt Cardona and Apollo Crews quickly show up to even the numbers game up slightly before Shinsuke Nakamura arrives to even them completely. Carmelo, Dragunov, Apollo, Cardona and Nakamura quickly clean house, and General Manager Nick Aldis shows up liking what he is seeing and pushing back the United States Championship back before making a ten-man tag match official.
The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) beat Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov, Apollo Crews, Matt Cardona and Shinsuke Nakamura in a ten-man tag match after Talla Tonga shoves Carmelo Hayes off the top rope into a Samoan Spike, allowing Tama Tonga to hit Cutthroat for the win. After the match, The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) show up in the crowd and stare down The MFT's.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair meets with Alexa Bliss and apologizes about what happened in the women's Royal Rumble match. Alexa says Nia Jax eliminated her, and Charlotte Flair says that while Nia ruins everything, she will not ruin today, which is "Galentine's Day." Charlotte hands Alexa her favorite flowers and a signed picture of herself, then tells Alexa she will be at ringside for her match tonight.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis speaks with R-Truth and Damian Priest. Priest learns from Aldis that next week, he is in a Triple Threat Match with Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. All of a sudden, Kit Wilson confronts Aldis, and says he has chosen to weaponise his words instead of his fists and recites a poem where he calls Nick Aldis toxic. R-Truth and Damian Priest laugh, and Kit Wilson accuses Priest and R-Truth of lacking emotional intelligence that allows them to be able to enjoy a poem from the most real man in the room. R-Truth makes fun of Kit Wilson's manhood, which causes Kit Wilson to call R-Truth "vile," and calls Priest and Aldis "children" for laughing, then says he is not toxic and that everyone is toxic as he leaves.
Alexa Bliss beats Zelina Vega and Giulia in an Elimination Chamber qualifier.
Backstage, Jordynne Grace welcomes Tiffany Stratton back. Tiffany admits that things have become different around here, and while she wants to beat Jade Cargill, she wants to see Jordynne Grace win the women's Elimination Chamber Match. Jordynne Grace that when she wins, she would not mind seeing Tiffany at WrestleMania. Jordynne leaves, then Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre bump into Tiffany. Chelsea Green, who is now in a wheelchair, says that her now-injured right foot is "grotesque," all because Tiffany had to take her spot at Elimination Chamber, then proclaims that jealousy is a disease and that Tiffany is riddled with it. Alba then demands an apology and compensation, and Tiffany tells Chelsea that if she wanted an apology, all she had to do was step up and ask, then realizes Chelsea is in a wheelchair and that she cannot.
We see a video package chronicling what has happened between "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu.
Backstage, Rey Fenix is met by Sami Zayn, who tells Fenix to teach Trick Williams a lesson for talking a lot of trash despite having all the talent in the world. Rey Fenix says he will take care of that, then Sami Zayn admits that the last time Rey Fenix talked to him, he was not all there and that the last few weeks have been rough, but tonight is a new chance to punch a ticket to WrestleMania, and Rey Fenix's words meant a lot to him. Fenix says that tonight, Sami Zayn has this.
Before the next match, Trick Williams says that nobody in Dallas, Texas wants to hear Sami Zayn tell another sob story after he comes out every single week begging for another opportunity, then says that Sami has another opportunity tonight and that if he comes out moping around, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Jacob Fatu will eat him alive. Trick then says that next week, he will do whatever it takes to qualify for the Elimination Chamber, but as for tonight, he has Rey Fenix, and says the people of Dallas, Texas would rather see a lion like him get up than watch a squirrel do a flip.
Trick Williams beats Rey Fenix.
Backstage, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky are disappointed with their match against Nia Jax and Lash Legend, then tells Iyo to let her focus on Nia while she qualifies for the Elimination Chamber. Suddenly, Giulia and Kiana James show up, and when Rhea Ripley mocks Giulia for not qualifying before Iyo Sky entertains the idea of taking the Women's United States Championship from her, Giulia becomes enraged and has to be held back by Kiana. Jade Cargill shows up and smiles, then leaves.
We see a video package for Jordynne Grace vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's Championship.
We hear from Jacob Fatu, who says that the odds have been stacked against him his whole life, and while he has never been in the Elimination Chamber is like, he has been in prison. He says he has been written off and scratched out, and that even "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn are wondering what he is going to do. He says that he will qualify tonight and that he has Elimination Chamber in the bag on the way to WrestleMania with nobody doubting what he will do then.
Before the next match, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio show up. Dominik says that Liv is watching this match up close, and Liv Morgan mentions that Jade Cargill has reached 100 days as champion. Dominik then announces that he has arranged a romantic Valentine's Day date between himself and Liv Morgan. Stage hands bring out two chairs and a table with candy and chicken nuggets, and Liv Morgan says that she will watch Jordynne Grace and Jade Cargill tear each other apart.
Jade Cargill retains the WWE Women's Championship against Jordynne Grace. After the match, Jade Cargill tells Liv Morgan that if she challenges her at WrestleMania, what happened to Jordynne will happen to her.
Backstage, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) and Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) notice that Johnny Gargano is still sulking with Candice LeRae by his side. Gargano mentions that Tommaso Ciampa is gone and that he has no title and no friends and that he has nothing left. Gargano then lays on a road crate, and Candice says she will fix this as she pushes the road crate and wheels Gargano out. The MFT's (Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo) soon show up and tells everyone else to take note and get in line if they want shots at the WWE Tag Team Championships. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa sees a picture of his head as a lantern as drawn by Dexter Lumis, and tears it off in anger.
We see footage from yesterday where WWE Superstars visited the National Medal of Honor Museum.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is handing a SmackDown contract to Oba Femi when Kit Wilson shows up. Aldis takes Kit Wilson's book and reads his poem about Oba Femi, and Oba Femi proposes that he and Kit Wilson meet in the ring next week so they can discuss their feelings. Kit Wilson calls Oba Femi "toxic" and leaves.
Backstage, Cathy Kelly interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre says that the men currently in the Elimination Chamber want none of him, then promises that "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes will be nowhere near him, his title or the main event of WrestleMania after hearing what Cody has had to say. He says that Jacob Fatu has the best chances in the Elimination Chamber as he has spent the most time behind bars, and if Jacob Fatu makes it to the main event of WrestleMania, he will make Jacob wish he was back in the slammer. Sami Zayn shows up as McIntyre is about to address him, and says a big part of him wants Sami to win tonight, as he has paid his dues and he knows that he is going to win the big one tonight.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Sami Zayn and Jacob Fatu in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. During the match, Cody hits a Cody Cutter on Sami, then Jacob throws Cody out of the ring and hits Sami with a top rope moonsault only to be booted in the head with a Claymore by Drew McIntyre during a pinfall attempt. McIntyre then grabs Jacob Fatu and throws him around on the outside, then Cody takes out McIntyre only to be sent into the ring post. McIntyre then powerbombs Jacob Fatu through the announce table before hitting Cody with a Claymore back in the ring and placing Sami on top of Cody for a pinfall attempt. The referee gets back in the ring and counts the pinfall attempt, but Cody gets a shoulder up. McIntyre becomes furious and gets back in the ring to attack Cody, but Sami boots him with a Helluva Kick. Cody then hits Sami with the Cross Rhodes for the pin and the win.
Zoey Stark beats Maxxine Dupri despite "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler getting caught by the referee putting Stark's foot on the bottom rope as Maxxine goes for a pinfall attempt.
Penta beats Grayson Waller. During the match, Grayson Waller taunts two-time NFL all-pro tight end George Kittle, who is wearing a Penta match. After the match, George Kittle celebrates with Penta in the ring and unmasks.
Joe Hendry retains the TNA World Championship against Jake Something. After the match, "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth shows up and says Nic Nemeth is not going to be happy about this match and continues to belittle Hendry. Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up as Something attacks Hendry from behind and grabs Ryan only for "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth to blast Jake Something with superkicks. When he does, however, he accidentally kicks Santino and knocks him out.
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Backstage, "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth apologizes to Director of Authority Santino Marella, as does "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth. Santino makes the difficult decision to suspend Nic for four weeks without pay.
Ash by Elegance and Heather by Elegance beat The King Bees (Danni Bee and Charity King). After the match, Ash and Heather smear lipstick all over The King Bees until Spitfire (Dani Luna and Jody Threat) run into the ring and chase them off.
Backstage, Leon Slater is met by The Hardys (Jeff and Matt Hardy), who thank him for last week and congratulate him with holding his own. Slater credits The Hardys for starting wrestling training at nine as well as discovering TNA, and hopes to team with them again. Matt Hardy says he sees promise in Slater, and tells him to keep it up. Jeff Hardy gives Slater props for the Swanton 450 splash. Slater says he will not let them down if they believe in him that much.
In footage from earlier today, Mustafa Ali conducts a town hall meeting with The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) and Tasha Steelz, who are his cabinet. Mustafa announces that he is the #1 contender for the World Championship, and when nobody seems to like this, Tommy Dreamer shows up. After Tommy says he has more faith in Santana, who is just minding his own business in the distance, Tasha Steelz declares the town hall meeting over.
Before the next match, Sami Callihan is laid out on the stage by Mance Warner as Steph de Lander cheers Warner on. Security shows up to get Warner off Callihan before forcing him and Steph to the back. Kazarian demands his hand be raised in victory, but Callihan stumbles towards the ring while clasping onto his neck. Callihan demands the bell be rung, then nearly wins with an explosive Stunner on Kazarian. Mance Warner and Steph de Lander soon show back up, and Kazarian makes Callihan tap to the Crossface Chickenwing. Frankie Kazarian beats Sami Callihan by submission with the Crossface Chickenwing. After the match, Callihan demands that he and Warner keep fighting, and both men brawl in the ring. Security rushes back in to pull them both apart.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander. Alexander admits he has a mix of emotion, and while he is sad it is over, he is happy it happened, and that he is pissed that his last match is against Eric Young. He says Eric does not like him, but he has to respect him, and he will show how much TNA means to him by wrestling with everything he has to prove TNA is the best wrestling company on Earth. He says he loves TNA, but he says that it is time that actions speak louder than words and that it will happen in this match.
Backstage, Leon Slater is met by JDC, who says that The Hardys are using Slater for another run in TNA, but Slater chalks it up to JDC not accepting that he lost last week. JDC tells Slater to listen to The System, but Slater is not having it and challenges him to a match. This leads to a brawl that is quickly broken up. Cody Deaner is seen watching in the background.
Cora Jade beats Xia Brookside.
Backstage, NXT-TNA Liaison Arianna Grace meets with Tessa Blanchard. When Blanchard chews out Arianna, Director of Authority Santino Marella shows up and chews Blanchard out for pulling out of matches like The Great Houdini and tells her she will have a match next week or else there will be consequences, even yelling it at Blanchard to prove a point, much to Arianna's surprise.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) head to the ring. Wentz says they are tired of Wes Lee, Tyson Dupont and Tyriek Igwe's recent actions, and Trey says that even "Inevitable" Ace Austin can see through them. Trey then challenges the three of them to a match, and Wes, Tyson and Tyriek show up. Wes says that if they want a match that badly, they will be more than happy to oblige. Tyriek says they have no championships, but Wes Lee and Tyson Dupont decide to make the Rascalz treehouse their prize. Ace Austin then shows up to even the numbers, and The Rascalz have Wes Lee where they want him. Tyson makes the save and crushes The Rascalz in the corner, but Tyriek jumps in and the numbers game takes over, with Wes Lee hitting Ace Austin with a chop block. The Rascalz get back up, but Wes Lee hits them both with a double low blow before Wes, Tyson and Tyriek lay Austin out with an assisted Kardiak Kick.
Backstage, we hear from Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro). AJ Francis announces that while they have been on a bit of a dry spell, and says it is time to give TNA a "Fir$t Cla$$ upgrade."
Masha Slamovich retains the TNA Knockouts World Championship against Savannah Evans.
Eric Young beats "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in what is the latter's final match in TNA after Judas Icarus distracts Josh Alexander so that Travis Williams can distract the referee, allowing Eric Young to use a face mask as a weapon before hitting the piledriver for the win.
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We hear from "The Learning Tree" Chris Jericho, who talks about the recent Chris Jericho Rock 'n Wrestling Rager at Sea (aka "Chris Jericho Rock 'n Wrestling Rager at Sea: Six on the Beach" aka "the Jericho Cruise") before announcing that tonight's show will comprise of matches from that show.
Jay Lethal (in his "Black Machismo" gimmick) beats Mason Madden.
In backstage footage from last week, Athena chews out Billie Starkz for learning nothing from her and proving that she is "nothing more than what Louisville, Kentucky made her" an "an imbecile" who cannot cut it, and tells her to get it together.
Harley Cameron beats Billie Starkz with a surprise crucifix pin.
"The Alpha" Konsuke Takeshita beats "The Dynamite Kid" Tommy Billington in an All Elite Wrestling International Championship Eliminator Match.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake).
In backstage footage from earlier this week, Lexy Nair is interviewing Queen Aminata when Serena Deeb shows up, saying that Aminata has so much potential yet is listening to the wrong people, and is more concerned with shaking her ass with winning matches. Serena brags about being the best pure technical wrestler in ROH, then challenges Aminata to a Pure Rules Match. Aminata accepts her challenge.
Ricochet beats Serpentico.
Komander retains the ROH World Television Championship against "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne.
Backstage, Noam Dar and Oro Mensah are in the locker room. Noam Dar says they will put Von Wagner and Mr. Stone in their place, then Mr. Stone and Von Wagner show up and ambush them. Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson give chase and run into Mr. Stone's sons, who point in opposite directions to confuse them buy their father and Von Wagner some time.
Meta-Four (Noam Dar and Oro Mensah) beat Mr. Stone and Von Wagner after Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson distract the ref, allowing Oro Mensah to hit Von Wagner with a chop block as Von Wagner goes for a powerbomb on Noam Dar to give Noam Dar the pin and the win.
At Chase University, everything is back to normal. Andre Chase apologizes for the delay in the start of the spring semester, but thanks to Jacy Jayne, they have made some it through some dark clouds. Adriana Rizzo shows up. Jacy Jayne hands her more money than Adriana was expecting, and Jacy tells Adrianna to see if Chase U can get a tag team title shot if The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) can retain. Adrianna says she will see what she can do.
Ridge Holland beats Gallus (Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, Wolfgang) in a Gallus Gauntlet Match by disqualification after Joe Coffey pulls Ridge Holland out of the ring as he is about to pin Mark Coffey. After the match, Mark Coffey and Wolfgang hold down Ridge Holland so that Joe Coffey can hit Ridge with a chair, but Ridge boots it out of his hands, breaks free, and tees off on all three members of Gallus with a chair. Ridge cannot believe what he has done afterwards.
Backstage, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner are met by Lexis King. When Lexis King says Von Wagner must be tired of losing, Mr. Stone and Von Wagner get agitated, then King says Mr. Stone's kids must be looking forward to seeing a real model like him. Mr. Stone is angry, and Von Wagner tells him Lexis King is not worth it.
Backstage, No Quarter Catch Crew (Drew Gulak, Charlie Dempsey, Damon Kemp, Myles Borne) admire the NXT Heritage Cup and what it represents when Noam Dar and Oro Mensah show up to make fun of them. The Crew make it clear they plan on winning the cup and representing it correctly.
Lola Vice beats Tatum Paxley by submission as Lyra Valkyria cheers Tatum on at ringside. After the match, Lyra has to carry Tatum to the back.
Backstage, Luca Crusifino wishes Tony D'Angelo luck in his match tonight, then Adriana Rizzo shows up as Crusifino leaves and says she is ready for Jaida Parker. D'Angelo tells Stacks that they are cracking skulls and asking questions later in their match tonight.
Backstage, Shotzi shows up as Lyra Valkyrie places Tatum Paxley on a road crate. Shotzi says they can keep going at it on social media, or they can do it in the ring. Lyra Valkyria gives her a title shot, much to the delight of Shotzi, who says that she has met with General Manager Ava and that all Ava needed was the green light from Lyra. Lyra says she will see Shotzi next week and that she will enter Elimination Chamber empty handed. After Shotzi leaves, Tatum wakes up and reveals she was awake the whole time when she mentions Shotzi.
Jaida Parker beats Adriana Rizzo.
Dijak watches footage of Joe Gacy interfering in his most recent match, and is tormented by Gacy's laugh. He then looks inside of a bag before leaving and taking the bag with him.
Backstage, Baron Corbin meets with Bron Breakker concerning their tag team title match. As Breakker thinks about the money he will get when he performs on the main roster, Corbin says he has not had a title in six years. As for their "Wolf Dogs" nickname, he will say it once if they win the NXT tag team titles.
Carmelo Hayes beats Joe Gacy. After the match, Dijak shows up out of nowhere and attacks Joe Gacy with a nightstick, then pulls a straitjacket out of his bag and puts in on Joe Gacy as referees tell him to stop. Dijak then clocks Gacy in the face with a Cyclone Kick. This leads to a "Fee Joe Gacy" chant.
Backstage, Lash Legend and Jakara Jackson show up as Kelani Jordan and Karmen Petrovic talk with Brinley Reece before Brinley's match. Lash says Kelani will be waiting a long time before she is champion, and that leads to Kelani mockingly asking Lash what Noam Dar sees in her. This leads to Lash and Jakara acting like Kelani, Karmen and Brinley are beneath them.
In the women's locker room, Roxanne Perez gets irritated with Lola Vice costing her a one-on-one title match and Shotzi getting one out of nowhere. When Wren Sinclair proposes that Roxanne face the winner, an angry Roxanne slaps her in the face.
We see another message: "Goodness is a man's struggle. Evil, however, is human nature."
Oba Femi heads to the ring. Oba says it takes more than a fighting spirit to take the North American title from him, and while a title brings prestige, it brings his supremacy. He says Dragon Lee was the first casualty, but not the last, and while anyone can send anyone else for the title, they had better not send anyone they want back. Lexis King shows up and congratulates Oba Femi for all his success, then admits it is a little funny that Oba Femi calls himself the ruler of NXT when he is the king and he placed the title on his shoulder after he softened Dragon Lee up for him. After Lexis King says that he plans to take the title off him, Oba Femi says he does not deal in empty threats. King says this is a promise, not a threat, and that a king always keeps his promises. Oba Femi tells him he will get his title opportunity, but promises King that his throne is not one he will sit on any time soon. Lexis King punches Oba Femi in the face, but Oba Femi blocks him from hitting the Coronation, and Lexis King retreats.
Backstage, Josh Briggs talks with others regarding the Super Bowl when Brooks Jensen shows up and says "You wanted me to grow some balls?" before punching Briggs. General Manager Ava shows up as both men are being held back, and tells Briggs and Jensen to do this in the ring.
Kiana James beats Brinley Reece.
General Manager Ava makes Josh Briggs vs. Brooks Jensen official for next week when an angry Roxanne Perez shows up. Ava puts her in a match against Wren Sinclair at Wren's request for Roxanne punching her in the face, then says they can talk about the NXT women's title afterwards.
Backstage, Edris Enofe and Malik Blade talk about Brinley Reece's match. Malik feels bad for Brinley, but Edris says she will know how they feel. Malik says she was there for them, and they should be there for her. Brinley shows up more motivated than easier. Malik says Brinley practices what she preaches.
Bron Breakker and Baron Corbin beat The D'Angelo Family (Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo) to become the NXT Tag Team Champions!
Becky Lynch and WWE official Adam Pearce are already in the ring to start tonight's show. She says that as good as it felt to beat Bayley in a steel cage match and to have Lita having her back, she realized that her path to WrestleMania was no longer clear and she has been so distracted by Damage CTRL (Bayley, Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai) and that she lost sight of championship gold. She says that as good as it felt to beat Bayley in a steel cage match and to have Lita having her back, she realized that her path to WrestleMania was no longer clear and she has been so distracted by Damage CTRL and that she lost sight of championship gold. Bayley shows up and tells Becky that if she thinks she is getting into the Women's Elimination Chamber Match after what happened between them, she is stupider than the fans, as she did not finish the job and Lita had to finish the job for her. After Becky reminds Bayley that Lita took care of Iyo Sky and Dakota Kai so she could take care of her, Bayley wants the steel cage match stricken from the record books. Bayley says she is a grand slam champion, but Becky says she has main evented WrestleMania. Becky and Bayley then argue about their accomplishments, then Bianca Belair shows up and says that she likes where this is going and says they should go through her to compete in the Elimination Chamber. Adam Pearce makes a Triple Threat Match between the three of them. If Bayley or Becky win, they can enter the Elimination Chamber and start the match off as a a Triple Threat Match, but if neither of them win, neither of them can get in the Chamber.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Dominik Mysterio). Damian Priest asks if the other men in the United States Championship Elimination Chamber Match are ready for him, and Dominik says he knows Damian will win that match. He also says that Rhea Ripley is still traveling the world, but is still excited for Elimination Chamber. Finn Balor then says that The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) will be "rolled up, bowled up and smoked up" tonight.
The Judgment Day (Finn Balor and Damian Priest) beat The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) following the distraction from Dominik Mysterio. After the match, Priest superkicks Ford in the face, but as The Judgment Day attack Ford, Edge and "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix run out to the ring. Edge fends off Finn Balor and Damian Priest, then Rhea Ripley shows up out of nowhere to save Dominik from Beth.
WWE official Adam Pearce oversees a contract signing for Brock Lesnar vs. Bobby Lashley at Elimination Chamber. Brock Lesnar shows up first and throws a chair out of the ring, having already signed the contract last week. Pearce then says that he needs Lashley's signature, then Lesnar calls Lashley out. Additional security personnel show up, then three backstage workers bring out a table and chair before Lashley shows up. Lashley says this is not "The Brock Lesnar Show" after Adam Pearce says this is not necessary, and says that whenever he and Lesnar have squared off, he has left him laying, and now, he is in the driver's seat and they are doing things on his terms. He sits as his own table as he says that he has had everyone look at the contract, then says he does not know if he going to sign the contract before Lesnar tells him to get up to the ring and sign the contract. Lashley refuses, and Lesnar threatens to beat Lashley up and make him sign the contract. Lashley says they are face-to-face and that Lesnar does not have the balls to do it. Lesnar then powers through security to make good on his promise. At the stage, however, Lashley slams him into the ramp and hits him with a Spear, then heads to the ring, grabs the contract and signs it before placing it on top of a downed Lesnar.
Piper Niven beats "Michin" Mia Yim.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Baron Corbin. Corbin says it has been a really depressing week, then the cameras cut to Sami Zayn, who is wearing a black hoodie and is suddenly in the ring. Sami says he is not here to hold up the show, then tells "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes that he knows he is here and asks Cody to indulge him and come to the ring. Cody heads to the ring. Sami mentions Cody's verbal altercation with Paul Heyman, then mentions the possibility of the two of them facing off at WrestleMania. He then asks Cody to tell him if it is just lip service or he believes Sami can beat Roman Reigns. Cody says that he meant it when he said that Sami could beat Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, then says that what really matters is not what he believes, but what Sami believes. Cody asks Sami if he believes he can defeat Roman Reigns, and Sami admits he does not know, because Cody has not seen what he has seen as part of The Bloodline for the last nine months and The Bloodline always finds a way. He also says that "G.O.D. Mode" is not a catchphrase and that Roman Reigns is now the best he has ever been, and that he has seen bigger men walking into matches with Roman Reigns only for all of them to go down. He then says that if he is capable of beating Roman Reigns, becoming the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and main eventing WrestleMania, he says yes, but on the subject of walking out of Elimination Chamber as champion, he does not know. Cody finds it strange that Cody does not know when all the fans now, but while he has not seen Roman Reigns up close, there is dissension in The Bloodline and it is all because of Sami. He says that Roman Reigns is still a man, and if he were to crack him open at Elimination Chamber, he would find out for himself. He then says that he intends to finish his story and that Sami should finish his. Cody then says he does not want to see Sami on Raw next Monday, because he would rather want to see him at WrestleMania.
Backstage, Carmella is met by Nikki Cross, who says she was playing hide-and-seek with her new friend. Carmella is creeped out and is more focused on Elimination Chamber, then finds out Asuka is behind her. Carmella runs off, then Candice LeRae shows up. When Candice wants to know why Nikki is following her, Nikki laughs at her and walks away.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Baron Corbin again. Corbin says he is better off without JBL, as he gives him bad advice and hobbles around in a cowboy hat, as he is the past. He says that it is time to prove who Baron Corbin is, and that he is sick and tired of being overlooked. He also says that Roman Reigns will destroy Sami Zayn in front of friend and family, then says he was the last person to beat Roman before he went undefeated. He then says that Roman Reigns has another opponent in "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, who he says was handed opportunities as Cody Rhodes watches from afar. As he says that Cody Rhodes and his family are a joke, Cody jumps Corbin. Cody then fights across a group of referees and calls for a referee for an impromptu match, and Cody attacks Corbin all the way down the ramp and into the ring.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes beats Baron Corbin.
Backstage, Natalya is not happy about Becky Lynch and Bayley worming their way into the Women's Elimination Chamber match, but Liv sees them as one more person to beat on the road to WrestleMania. As Natalya takes offense to not being seen as a threat, Raquel Rodriguez tells them to save it for Saturday.
Carmella, Asuka and Nikki Cross beat Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Natalya in a six-woman tag match after Asuka attacks everyone before winning the match with an Asuka Lock on Liv Morgan.
Backstage, Otis is eating a hot dog as Chad Gable talks about redoing the Alpha Academy curriculum. When Chad Gable takes the hot dog and throws it away, it hits Mansoor. Maxxine Dupri wants to know if Otis has modeling experience and hands him their business card, then Maximum Male Models (Maxxine Dupri, Mace, Mansoor) leaves. Bronson Reed then walks up to Gable and Otis, snickers, then heads to the ring.
Bronson Reed beats Mustafa Ali.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Edge and Beth Phoenix. Edge says he has been getting tired of the back-and-forth with The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio) for the past year, and Beth says The Judgment Day will find out why they are called "The Grit Couple."
It's time for Miz TV. Tonight's guest is Seth "Freakin'" Rollins. On the subject of Logan Paul, Rollins says that if you have nothing nice to say about some, don't saying anything at all, but Miz mentions Rollins being eliminated from the Royal Rumble by Logan Paul and talking about him on social media. When Miz asks why he will not mention him in real life, Rollins responds with "Shut up, Mike!" - leading to a chant - then says he refuses to talk about him because of WrestleMania, as he wants to headline WrestleMania and that is all that matters to him. He then says that Logan Paul doesn't give a damn about that dream, for he is selfish, soulless and only concerned about lining his own pockets, and says he does not mention him in real life because he does not deserve it. Rollins then goes on to say that Logan wants attention, but what he needs is his teeth kicked in. Miz accuses Rollins of jealousy, but Rollins says that is not it and that Miz cannot be that stupid. Miz says he is not stupid, but Rollins - and the fans - think otherwise, saying he is the only double Grand Slam Champion to headline WrestleMania, which Rollins will never do because of Logan Paul. After some Super Mario Bros. jokes from Miz, Rollins punches Miz in the face and hits him with a chair, then Austin Theory pulls Rollins out of the ring, forcing Rollins to fend him off. Rollins avoids a Skull Crushing Finale, then hits him with The Stomp before Austin Theory gets back in the ring and hits Rollins with A-Town Down.
Backstage, Rick Boogs is met by Elias, who states that he has heard all the comparisons between them, and tells him not to let a potential loss to The Miz get to him. After Elias says they could do a collaboration someday, Boogs says he was born to rip and shred and that he is "Booged Out."
Before the next match, The Miz says the next match is not happening after what just happened to him, but the bell is rung anyway and Rick Boogs beats him for the win.
Backstage, Chelsea Green complains to WWE official Adam Pearce, demanding that she be treated like the star that she is and demands that she be put in tonight's Triple Threat Match between Becky Lynch, Bayley and Bianca Belair. Pearce walks away.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews The Judgment Day (Finn Balor, Damian Priest, Rhea Ripley, Dominik Mysterio). Finn Balor says they always have the upper hand, and Dominik Mysterio says says that when it comes to Edge and "The Glamazon" Beth Phoenix, they used to be good, but the game has passed them by. Damian Priest says that he will walk out of Elimination Chamber as United States Champion and Rhea Ripley will walk out WrestleMania as WWE SmackDown Women's Champion.
We get a closer look at the Elimination Chamber.
Bianca Belair beats Bayley and Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat Match after Carmella, Asuka, Nikki Cross, Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Natalya attack Dakota Kai and Iyo Sky before brawling with each other on the outside.
This week on Raw Talk: Piper Niven! Bronson Reed! Bobby Lashley!
The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Alex Reynolds, John Silver) beat El Dragon, El Cobarde and Vary Morales in a trios match.
Backstage, Matt Hardy apologizes to "All Ego" Ethan Page for losing their Trios titles match and takes responsibility for the loss. Ethan Page says that a camera will not cause him to care about what the fans think or to take it easy on Matt Hardy. Matt Hardy says that he is making this apology in front of the world he did not want this to happen, and that Ethan Page has motivated him to turn back the clock and focus on wrestling first and foremost, and that he has never tagged with someone like him, and mentions that the two of them are good fathers and have a decent fashion sense before gifting him with a shirt. Ethan Page is convinced to see how far their partnership can go, but reminds Matt Hardy that he is still his boss.
Big Bill beats Gino Rivera (known as "Gino" here).
The Baddies (Jade Cargill and Leila Grey) beat Dulce Tormenta and DD Doom. Jade Cargill is 52-0.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Jastin Taylor.
Before the next match, Vickie Guerrero is cheered on the way to the ring, with the fans also chanting for Eddie Guerrero.
Emi Sakura and "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose beat Skye Blue and Madison Rayne.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Vertvixen. After the match, Yuka is attacked from behind by Athena, who then traps one of her legs behind the ring steps before hitting the steps with a running drop kick.
"The Technical Beast" Josh Woods beats Man Scout.
Best Friends (Chuck Taylor and Trent Beretta) beat Aydan Colt and Frank Stone.
Backstage, Jay Lethal sets up a six-man tag team match between the team of himself, Wheeler Yuta and Rhett Titus vs. Fred Yehi, Jonathan Gresham and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams for tonight's main event in order to set an example to the locker room and define what Ring of Honor is all about. Jay then gets with Tracy after everyone leaves, asking Tracy to start the match with him. Tracy accepts
We hear from Tony Deppen, who talks about debuting in Final Battle while also mentioning the feeling that he was not wanted in ROH. He also talks about his match at Final Battle with Dragon Lee, saying Dragon Lee is a world-class wrestler and that he won some new fans despite not winning the match while also proving that he belonged in ROH. He says that he and LSG ran with the same crowd back in the day, even though they have taken different paths. He says that LSG has had his opportunities, and while LSG may be bigger and stronger, he is tougher, and anything that LSG will try to do to him to avenge his loss at Final Battle is nothing different from what he's experienced in the indies. We then hear from LSG, who talks about his road to ROH while saying that he will not let "the flavor of the month" in Tony Deppen take what is his. He says that while Tony Deppen is tough, they have not faced each other in years, and he has gotten bigger and stronger and has earned it according to Jay Lethal, and that up-and-comers will have to go through guys like him to prove themselves. While he respects what Tony Deppen has done throughout his career, he has grinded it out with the best in the world in ROH and Deppen has only one fluke win on him. He tells Deppen to show he belongs and beat him again.
LSG beats Tony Deppen.
Backstage, Quinn McKay tries to interview The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe). Mark confronts Jay for losing focus on the ROH World Tag Team Championships to fight EC3, and wants him to get back on the metaphorical boat telling him if he's going to get on the boat, he'd better get on the boat. Jay says "Let's do it," and the Briscoes are a team again.
In two weeks on the Championship Edition of Ring of Honor TV: Shane Taylor vs. Rush!
Jay Lethal, Wheeler Yuta and Rhett Titus beat Fred Yehi, Jonathan Gresham and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams in a six-man tag match.
Tommy Dreamer enters the arena, saying that he has watched Tom Brady win against a younger, more mobile opponent and that he hopes some of that magic rubs off on him.
Decay (Rosemary, Crazzy Steve, Black Taurus) beat Tenille Dashwood and XXXL (Larry D and Acey Romero) in a six-person tag team match.
Brian Myers and Hernandez beat Eddie Edwards and Matt Cardona after Myers sends Eddie into an exposed turnbuckle.
Matt Hardy gets Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) hyped up for their three-way tag team match, telling them they are a special tag team because they have him and that they will become the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Champions and will never come back.
Cousin Jake - now known as Jake Something - beats Deaner after taking out Eric Young and Joe Doering with a rope suicida. After the match, Joe Doering and Eric Young attack Jake, then Doering powerbombs Jake through a table.
Backstage, Eddie and Alisha Edwards give Tommy Dreamer a gift, then Eddie says the gift is an appetizer for the Impact World Championship. Eddie thanks Tommy for always being there and says he is grateful to call him a friend. After Eddie leaves, Alisha hugs Tommy.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Suicide, Blake Christian, Shawn Daivari, Chris Bey, Willie Mack, Trey Miguel and Ace Austin in a Triple Threat Revolver Match to earn a shot at the Impact X Division Championship.
Fire 'n Flava (Kiera Hogan and Tash Steelz) retain the Impact Knockouts Tag Team Championships against Havok and Nevaeh in a Texas Tornado no-disqualification match.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Rich Swann, who says that Impact management has made it so that if Moose interferes in his match with Tommy Dreamer, Moose will be suspended. Swann says that Dreamer showed his passion for wrestling during their contract signing, and says that he will kick Dreamer's teeth down his throat and show him what violence is all about.
TJP retains the Impact X Division Championship against Rohit Raju.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Tommy Dreamer, who says he is flooded with emotion. He talks about his big moments as a wrestler and wrestling fan, and wants the fans to have a great moment and remember him. He says he wants to keep making memories, but he knows his body does not have much left to give.
Jordynne Grace, Jazz and ODB beat Deonna Purrazzo, Kimber Lee and Susan with an STF from Jazz to Susan.
The Good Brothers ("The Big LG" Doc Gallows and "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson) retain the Impact World Tag Team Championships against Chris Sabin and "The Cowboy" James Storm and Private Party (Marq Quen and Isiah Kassidy) in a three-way tag team match after tagging himself in just before Marq Quen hits a top rope Shooting Star Press on Storm.
Rich Swann retains the Impact World Championship against Tommy Dreamer. After the match, Moose attacks both men, then tries to injure Swann's left knee with a steel chair before holding up both the TNA World Heavyweight and Impact World Championships.
We see a vignette teasing the arrival of Juice Robinson and David Finley from New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Backstage, Radzi interviews "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks, but he is interrupted by Alexander Wolfe, who says that the only thing the fans are talking about is Imperium's (Walter, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel, Wolfe) might, not Banks letting NXT UK down. Banks asks Wolfe what it is like to ride Walter's coattails, and Wolfe responds by advising Banks to watch his step.
"Bomber" Dave Mastiff beats Saxon Huxley after using some of Walter's moves in order to send a message to him prior to hitting Into The Void for the win.
Backstage, Toni Storm speaks with General Manager Johnny Saint and Assistant Sid Scala, saying that she accepts Kay Lee Ray's challenge for an I Quit Match. Scala asks Toni to reconsider, but Toni insists on the match. Saint and Scala produce the contract, and despite the warning from Scala of the consequences for losing, Storm signs the contract without any hesitation.
Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) show up. Zack Gibson goes on about how he and James Drake have made history by becoming NXT UK's first tag team champions and turning away all comers before losing the titles at NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff. He then talks about their losing effort for the titles at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, then says their next shot at the title might as well be a 17-team tag match before stating that their talents can be better appreciated in NXT in America. Gibson states that NXT's General Manager William Regal would better appreciate their talent, then mocks the town of York, England for being famous for absolutely nothing, unlike their own towns. Gibson says that York is to England what The Hunt (Wild Boar and Primate) is to tag team wrestling, as the town simply just exists, and if it did not exist, nobody would notice. He then says that Grizzled Young Veterans know their value, and says their appearing is worth the price of admission alone. Gibson concludes by saying that Grizzled Young Veterans have conquered Europe and that they are never going to stop.
Backstage, Radzi announces that there will be a live show when Joseph Conners stands next to Radzi and reads the official program with him. Conners then brags about his victory over A-Kid and says that he will beat Tyler Bate next week and show how capable and worthy he is.
Joe Coffey beats Amir Jordan. After the match, Joe Coffey calls out Ilja Dragunov, saying he hasn't seen him Worlds Collide and that he is about to get his world smashed up, as he owes him a debt and payment is due. He wants Dragunov to square up with him, and says that Mark Coffey and Wolfgang will square up with Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch as they take care of business and come up on top.
Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) beat Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch. After the match, Ilja Dragonuv shows up and gets in the ring to brawl with Joe Coffey. A one-on-one scrap turns into a 3-on-1 assault that sees Dragonuv get laid out.
We hear from The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong). Adam Cole says that their "bad start" in 2019 is another down in an up and down. Kyle O'Reilly says that they are still working towards their goal to re-take the tag team titles.Bobby Fish says that The Undisputed Era will take what is theirs, and Roderick Strong says they will be dripping in gold. Adam Cole says their road back to the top starts tonight with Ricochet. He plans to show Ricochet - and the world - that they own the show and the future is undisputed.
We see post-match footage from last week where Io Shirai says that she showed she can beat "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler. She says that she is coming for the NXT Women's Championship. Kairi Sane says that Baszler had better watch out. Suddenly, Bianca Belair shows up and says she had Baszler beaten at TakeOver as well as tonight, and tells them to stay out of the way for she is undefeated.
Humberto Carrillo and Stacey Ervin, Jr. are in the ring when Kassius Ohno shows up and says he was in the back watching the monitor when he saw the crowd. He tells the crowd from the bottom of his heart that the fans make him sick, as he detest and despises the sounds they make, the chants they shout and the things they think they know. He says he is leaving to prove he is the best somewhere else. Suddenly, Keith Lee shows up from behind and knocks Kassius Ohno out. Keith Lee says he could have kicked Ohno in the groin like he did, and tells Ohno not to let the door hit him on the way out. He apologizes for the interruption, then says the show must go on. When Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up, they make fun of the fact that Ohno is laid out.
Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Humberto Carrillo and Stacey Ervin, Jr. After the match, Montez Ford says there is a lot of gold raiding in NXT these days and that he and Angelo Dawkins wants a piece of the action. He admits that their time in NXT has been a roller coaster, but it has always been a fun ride, and as soon as they get the ball, they are ready to go to war. Montez is about to tell War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) that they will get war if they want it when Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel show up. Barthel says that opportunities in NXT are sacred, and no one deserves an opportunity at War Raiders more than them. He tells Street Profits to stand aside. Suddenly, Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch show up, and all three teams argue with one another when War Raiders show up. Rowe says there is an awful lot of talking about their titles, but no fighting, and Hanson says that if anybody wants the titles, they are here, and all they have to do is make a move. War Raiders are suddenly attacked by The Undisputed Era (Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong), who then send them into the ring and starts a massive tag team brawl. War Raiders soon clear the ring and come out on top, tossing Oney Lorcan out of the ring and onto everyone else.
We see a video package where Johnny Gargano, who says that the only person who knows what is best for Gargano is Gargano, and that he knows his destiny and plans to show NXT how dangerous he can be.
Next week: Velveteen Dream vs. Johnny Gargano for the NXT North American Championship!
Aliyah beats Taynara Conti with Total Aliyah-nation. During the match, Vanessa Borne shows up, and costs Conti the match by grabbing at Conti's leg from the outside, allowing Aliyah to get the win. After the match, "The Queen of Spades' Shayna Baszler shows up and clears Aliyah and Borne out of the ring. Jessamyn Duke and Marina Shafir then attack Aliyah and Borne from behind, and they and Baszler them and Taynara Conti back in the ring. Baszler says her being champion is reality now, and she warns everyone not to cross them, get in their way or otherwise piss them off.
We see a video package of Velveteen Dream's recent road to next week's NXT North American Championship match.
Ricochet beats Adam Cole. After the match, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly and Roderick Strong attack Ricochet. Aleister Black runs in to fight off The Undisputed Era (Cole, Fish, O'Reilly, Strong), but the numbers game catches up with him.
Toni Storm shows up to start tonight's show. She says it could not get any better than winning the Mae Young Classic, but then she said it was "Toni Time" in Blackpool, England, and she became the NXT UK Women's Champion. While she is fine with Rhea Ripley wanting a rematch, she is not okay with how Rhea Ripley treats people. She then says she will be a fighting champion, as she has already kicked Rhea Ripley's ass and she will gladly kick it again. Rhea Ripley shows up, and tells Toni she got lucky in Blackpool. She is sick and tired of everyone comparing her to Toni when they should be comparing Toni to her, as she hates Tori Storm. Toni slowly asks Ripley if they've talked enough, then gets Ripley with a double leg takedown, forcing Ripley to retreat.
Noam Dar beats Jordan Devlin. During the match, "The Kiwi Buzzsaw" Travis Banks shows up and distracts Jordan Devlin, keeping him from injuring Noam Dar's ankle. Later on, Jordan Devlin uses the ropes for leverage during a pinfall, and Banks pushes Devlin's feet off the rope. The resulting distraction causes Noam Dar to win with a schoolkid pin. After the match, Devlin attacks Noam Dar and hits him with the back drop driver. Travis Banks finally has enough and brawls with Jordan Devlin in the aisle, taking it to the back as they go.
In two weeks: Walter vs. Kassius Ohno! Next week: Rhea Ripley vs. Toni Storm for the NXT UK Women's Championship!
Jinny beats Mia Yim after using the ropes for leverage.
Next week: Gallus (Joe and Mark Coffey) vs. Mark Andrews and "Flash" Morgan Webster!
Pete Dunne beats Wolfgang with an arm bar after moving out of the way of a Swanton Bomb.
Dasha Fuentes interviews Mark Andrews backstage. Andrews says he is excited because people all over the world have been talking about the Cruiserweight Championship tournament on 205 Live. He plans to high five and stage dive his way to WrestleMania and become champion.
Mark Andrews beats Akira Tozawa to continue to the next round of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament after reversing a La Magistral Cradle into a schoolboy pin.
Dasha Fuentes interviews "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, who will face Mustafa Ali next week in the tournament. Suddenly, Drake Maverick shows up and tells Gallagher that he expects him in appropriate wrestling attire next week. Maverick tells Gallagher that he knows he is good, and tells him to sort himself out. Gallagher leaves.
Next week: "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher vs. Mustafa Ali! Buddy Murphy vs. Ariya Daivari! Both matches are first round matches in the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament!
We get a closer look at Buddy Murphy, who is named 205 Live's "best kept secret."
Drew Gulak beats "The Premiere Athlete" Tony Nese with a modified Dragon Sleeper to continue to the next round of the WWE Cruiserweight Championship Tournament after he snaps and throws Tony Nese into the front of the commentary table head-first twice before hitting a clothesline and a double power bomb.
Elias and Bayley's Mixed Match Challenge charity is Americares (saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty and disaster), while Lana and Rusev are competing for Global Citizen (whose goal is to end global poverty).
Bayley and Elias are seen playing guitar together in the ring at the start of the show. They introduce themselves, then Lana and Rusev show up wearing (nearly) matching singlets.
Carmella and Big E are seen backstage watching the match and interacting with fans on Facebook Watch chat before the match begins, having been picked to do so by Facebook Watch fan vote.
Lana and Rusev beat Bayley and Elias after Lana trips Bayley off the top rope. The win is Lana's first in WWE. Renee Young interviews Lana and Rusev after the match. Rusev says he told everybody that Lana is the best and that Lana is number one. Lana starts speaking in Russian, then says she is number one. Rusev declares today "Ravishing Rusev Day."
Next week: Charlotte and Bobby Roode vs. Nia Jax and Apollo Crews!
Dolph Ziggler shows up to start tonight's show, and when Ziggler shows up, his theme song plays for the first time in a while. Before Ziggler can face Baron Corbin, however, we learn that Baron Corbin is being attacked backstage by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Kevin Owens says "One more to go," and he and Sami Zayn make their way to the ring. Sami heads towards the tech area while Kevin Owens heads to the ring. Ziggler meets Sami at the tech area, but he is soon ambushed by Owens, and Owens and Sami proceed to attack Ziggler. Ziggler tries to fight back, but the numbers game catches up. Owens picks Ziggler up so that Sami Zayn can nearly kick Ziggler's head off with a Helluva Kick. Suddenly, Baron Corbin tries to attack Owens and Sami from behind at the ramp, but he too gets overpowered. A referee and a road agent break it up and tell Owens and Sami to head to the back.
Becky Lynch and Naomi show up before the next match to stand in Charlotte Flair's corner.
Charlotte Flair beats Sarah Logan. After the match, Charlotte tells the commentary team that there is just one more to go in Ruby Riott.
Backstage, Commissioner Shane McMahon talks with General Manager Daniel Bryan about Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn's attack on Baron Corbin and Dolph Ziggler. Shane announces that Corbin will face Owens, while Dolph will face Zayn. If Corbin and Dolph win, they get added to the match for the WWE Championship at Fastlane. If Owens and Zayn interfere in each others' matches, Owens and Zayn will be removed from the match.
WWE celebrates Black History Month by looking back on the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott.
Baron Corbin beats Kevin Owens to take part in the WWE Championship match at Fastlane, turning it into a Fatal 4-Way. During the match, Sami Zayn is seen watching the match on a television backstage.
Bobby Roode says he wants to be the best United States Champion in history, but in order to do that, he has to steal a tradition from John Cena: the U.S. Open Challenge. He talks about how John Cena defend the United States title week in and week out against everyone, then announces the U.S. Open Challenge will continue. Normally, the open challenge is for anybody in the locker room, but tonight, he hopes Randy Orton shows up and faces him in the ring instead of hitting him with an RKO out of nowhere. Randy Orton shows up and heads to the ring, accepting the challenge. All of a sudden, Jinder Mahal shows up as Orton and Roode stare down. Jinder says that the WWE Universe respects Orton, but he wishes he could say the same about the SmackDown Live roster, who made him #9 on the SmackDown Top Ten List. He calls Orton a legend in his own time before reiterating that he was ranked low by his peers, and also talks about their feud over the WWE Championship. Jinder then tells Orton he respects him. He goes on to tell Orton that the rest of the locker room thinks he has already peaked. Orton grabs his own microphone and tells Jinder he does not care about any top ten lists and never will. Jinder asks Orton if he expects him to believe that after 16 years of perfecting his craft in the WWE only to get beaten on the top ten list by Bobby Roode. Jinder reiterates that he respects Orton, but he has it on his own authority that Roode fancies himself a future legend killer. Roode says those are pretty big words from someone who could not make the top ten, and says Jinder didn't make the list because nobody respects him. He then says he has nothing but respect for Orton and his WWE legacy. As for his opinion on why Orton is #9, he says that he and everyone is sick and tired of the RKO's out of nowhere. Orton responds with an RKO out of nowhere to Sunil Singh, then gets hit from behind by Jinder. After Orton turns Roode around, Roode gets knocked down and Orton falls victim to the Khalass.
Tonight on Mixed Match Challenge: Bayley and Elias vs. Lana and Rusev!
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. In the ring is a table with several plates of pancakes. Kofi announces that today is Fat Tuesday, and Xavier says that in order to celebrate this day, Big E is going to destroy the record of eating over 130 pancakes in 8 minutes. When asked how he feels, Big E says "Good." The attempt begins, and Big E starts shoving several panckages in his mouth at once. All of a sudden, Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable show up. Gable sarcastically claps for The New Day and says this is awesome, and Benjamin says what The New Day has done for pancakes is astronomical and they should take it on the road. He proposes they start their own IHOP and leave the SmackDown Live tag team division to a pair of serious competitors, but Xavier asks if they are saying they are not serious competitors and reminds them they set the record for the longest tag team title reign in WWE. He also asks Benjamin and Gable who wants to see them as champions, before The New Day says "Nobody!" Benjamin then hands Gable a pancake, and Gable throws it to the mat. The New Day are not happy, and Shelton flaps another 'jack on the mat. Big E grabs a whole plate and proclaims "Don't you dare touch our cakes!" Gable then tells Big E that nobody likes pancakes. The crowd boos, and Benjamin says they're eating waffles from now on before they topple the plate upwards, spilling the pancakes upwards. Big E has to be held back by Kofi, Xavier and a referee. This starts a match.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Big E) beat Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin after the referee fails to see Chad Gable tag in Shelton Benjamin.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says he has been more selective with his spots and opportunities, and now he has another opportunity in front of him. Ziggler says he lives for this, and says it is about what he was put on this planet to do. He says nobody will be better than in the ring, and that is why Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn attacked him at the top of the show. He says they know that, and that they will stop at nothing. He has now come back to WWE to main event WrestleMania, and says he will be damned if he does not walk in as WWE Champion.
We hear from The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), who say they have told everyone how they have run SmackDown Live. They say it is lights out for anyone who challenges them, as they are real brothers and nothing can break their partnership. Suddenly, a television screen is broken by a pair of sledgehammers, and we see The Bludgeon Brothers (Harper and Rowan).
Kevin Owens apologizes to Sami Zayn at gorilla position, and tells Sami not to let him down and lose. Sami tells Owens he let him down, and that the WWE Championship is every man for himself.
Next week: Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi vs. The Riott Squad (Ruby Riott, Sarah Logan, Liv Morgan)!
Dolph Ziggler beats Sami Zayn to go on to the WWE Championship match at Fastlane, officially making the match a Fatal 5-Way. During the match, Kevin Owens is seen watching the match backstage on a television. and he is not happy when Sami Zayn loses.
Tonight's episode is dedicated to the memory of Chavo Guerrero, Sr., 1949 - 2017.
Commissioner Stephanie McMahon starts tonight's show. She welcomes everyone to the show, and says General Manager was tired and overworked to the point of embarassment in Samoa Joe's contract signing that she gave him the week off so that he'll get his priorities in order. This week, however, she's running the show. Roman Reigns shows up, says he's not waiting for Fastlane, and demands Braun Strowman right now. Stephanie asks the fans if they want to saw Roman and Braun go at it, then says the fans don't care even though they want it, and says he won't get Strowman until Fastlane because Strowman faces "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry tonight. Roman says he'll show up and watch it live. Stephanie threatens to take away his matches for Fastlane and WrestleMania if he gets involved in Strowman's match, then Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) show up, saying they won't let Roman disrespect Stephanie any longer. They tell Roman he can't always get what he wants, then threaten to go 2-on-1 on him. Stephanie, announcing that Teddy Long will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year, makes the handicap match official. Roman then brawls with Gallows & Anderson, and referees step in to restore order so the match can begin.
Roman Reigns beats Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson) when Karl Anderson stays in the ring longer than the referee's five count as he and Luke Gallows stomp a mudhole in Roman. Roman fights off Gallows and Anderson and ends up standing tall.
We look back at last September, when Chris Jericho created The List of Jericho.
It is announced that WWE and Bill Simmons are producing an Andre The Giant documentary for HBO.
Before the next match, The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) make a Social Outcasts joke towards Bo Dallas, before saying that they're here to put a smile on everyone's face and bring them something special: the blueprints to the very first New Day ice cream machine.
Kofi Kingston beats Bo Dallas, but not before Bo Dallas tears up the New Day ice cream machine blueprints. The New Day pour Booty-O's on Bo Dallas after the match.
Charly Caruso interviews Neville. Neville talks trash about "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, then Gallagher shows up. Neville calls Gallagher a boy who is out of his depth, and Gallagher says they'll see who wins at Fastlane.
We look back to last October at Hell In A Cell, when Chris Jericho helped Kevin Owens beat Seth Rollins.
"Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beats Noam Dar. Neville shows up after the match and stares down Gallagher from the stage, lifting the WWE Cruiserweight Championship upwards as he does.
Samoa Joe and Triple H exit a limousine outside of the arena.
After months of waiting, Emmalina is next.
We look back at last November's Highlight Reel.
Emmalina shows up after 17 weeks of waiting. She then tells us that after becoming Emmalina, she's going back to being Emma, much to everyone's confusing.
Charly Caruso interviews Bayley. Bayley admits she's nervous, but she believes in herself and knows she can be a champion. She plans to achieve her dream tonight.
Jeri-KO (Chris Jericho and Kevin Owens) talk backstage in anticipation of the Festival of Friendship. Triple H shows up wanting to talk to Owens.
Triple H is seen talking to Kevin Owens backstage.
Braun Strowman beats "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry. After the match, Roman Reigns shows up only to get knocked off the ring apron by Strowman. It almost happens again, but Roman outsmarts him and hits the Superman Punch. When Roman goes for the Spear, however, Strowman turns it into a running power slam and levels him.
We look back at last December at Roadblock: End of the Line, when Chris Jericho saves Kevin Owens' Universal title.
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals is seen in the front row.
Bayley gets some pointers from Sheamus and Cesaro when Enzo Amore and Big Cass show up. Sheamus is disgusted with them for costing them the Raw tag team titles, but Big Cass says he won't let Enzo get punked out and knows how to have his back, which Sheamus and Cesaro know nothing about. This leads to a backstage staredown between the two teams.
Michael Cole interviews Samoa Joe backstage. Joe says he isn't here to curry favor and garner respect; he's here to hurt people. Triple H's opinion is the only one he cares about, and if he has to use dishonorable tactics to get the job done, so be it. When asked if he is here because Triple H is scared of Seth Rollins, Joe denounces that and says that Triple H has merely given him an opportunity after 18 years of travelling the world and destroying everyone in his wake. He says Seth Rollins couldn't even last two minutes in the ring with him, and if Rollins comes back, he has no qualms about putting him right back on the shelf. Joe says he has beaten up everyone put in front of him and that Roman was no different, and goes on to say that nobody can stand toe-to-toe with him. He then says that the main difference between all the other guys who have had professional relationships with Triple H is that everyone else needed to be propped up, and that he can get the job done on his own as he isn't a Sami Zayn. Instead, he's a destroyer.
Sami Zayn beats Rusev. Charly Caruso interviews Sami Zayn after the match. After his loss to Jericho, tonight was a step in the right direction, and tells Samoa Joe he is indeed no Sami Zayn as he doesn't clean up other people's messes, do what he's told, take shortcuts or sell out. Samoa Joe ambushes Sami Zayn from the side of the stage before putting him in the Coaquina Clutch.
Theodore "Teddy" Long is the next inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017.
The Brian Kendrick guests on commentary for the next match.
Akira Tozawa beats Ariya Daivari.
It's time for the Festival of Friendship. After a video introduction by Chris Jericho, Vegas showgirls line the stage while Jericho shows up in an open white shirt and a white hat and introduces Kevin Owens. Jericho reveals The Art of Jericho: Ralph Guggenheim's sculpture of two people hugging in friendship, which cost him $7,000. We then see "The Creation of Kevin," which looks like a certain piece of Renaissance art with Jericho and Owens' faces on it (as well as the United States and Universal Championships). Jericho then introduces Friendship the Magician, who pulls streamers out of his mouth and hands them to Jericho, which fails to impress Owens and ends up putting Friendship on The List. Jericho then says he has a way of making sure Goldberg doesn't make it to Fastlane, and calls Goldberg out. After the break, they get Gillberg instead, and Owens beats the crap out of him. Owens is unimpressed again, and Jericho says he just want to show how much Owens means to him, saying he hasn't had the kind of chemistry with Owens that he's had with other guys and that he will make sure of it that he beats Goldberg. Owens apologizes for overreacting, and tells Chris he feels bad not knowing he'd go all out with the Festival of Friendship. He gives a white box to Jericho, and inside is a new List. Suddenly, Jericho finds out his name is on it, and on the back of the clipboard, it reads "The List of KO." Owens immediately turns on Jericho as soon as he reads the back, and powerbombs him into the apron before destroying the centerpiece of the festival with Jericho's head.
Chris Jericho is placed into an ambulance and taken to a local medical facility.
Cesaro beats Enzo Amore.
Charlotte Flair shows up and calls Sasha Banks a reminder of someone fallen, but Sasha Banks tells Charlotte she got her as much as Charlotte did. Charlotte tells Sasha she can't walk the walk, and that she'll sit down and watch her win tonight.
Tomorrow night on 205 Live: TJ Perkins vs. Neville!
Next week on Raw: Braun Strowman vs. Big Show!
Bayley beats Charlotte Flair to win the Raw Women's Championship! During the match, Dana Brooke shows up and distracts Bayley, and when Bayley puts Charlotte in the Figure Four Leg Lock, Dana Brooke rakes her in the eyes. Sasha Banks shows up as Charlotte has Bayley in the Figure Eight, and smashes a crutch into the back of Dana Brooke before using it to break the Figure Eight outside of the view of the referee. Bayley then hits the Bayley-to-Belly for the win.
