Recapping American wrestling since 2013. Not only following the current stuff in WWE, Impact and ROH but also going back in time and doing stuff from back then as well.
"The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita vs. Jon Moxley for the AEW Continental Championship ends in a twenty-minute time limit draw. Jon Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship. After the match, Takeshita hits Moxley with the Raging Fire.
We hear from Kris Statlander and "The Toxic Spider" Thekla after their Strap Match for the AEW Women's World Championship.
The Babes of Wrath (Willow Nightingale and Harley Cameron) retain the AEW World Women's Tag Team Championships against Megabad (Penelope Ford and Megan Bayne). After the match, Harley Cameron is suddenly laid out by Australian westler Lena Kross. Megan Bayne hits Willow with a Spear, and Lena Kross soon sides with Megabad.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Andrade el Idolo to earn a match for the AEW World Championship at Revolution. During the match, Don Callis distracts referee Aubrey Edwards as Hangman goes for a Buckshot Lariat. Andrade tries to kick Hangman in the groin, but Hangman catches it and hits a low blow of his own before chasing Callis away and hitting the Buckshot Lariat to win the match and the title shot.
Three-time award winning musical artists Speed are seen in the crowd.
Orange Cassidy and "Timeless" Toni Storm beat The Death Riders (Wheeler Yuta and "The Problem" Marina Shafir) in a hair vs. hair match. As Wheeler Yuta is the one to take the pin from "Timeless" Toni Storm, he must have his head shaved per pre-match stipulation. As Wheeler Yuta is the one to take the pin, he must have his head shaved per pre-match stipulation. Mina Shirakawa brings a stool while Luther, dressed like a barber complete with the fake mustache, brings the cutting implements. Wheeler Yuta leaves through the crowd, but Jon Moxley shows up and makes him reconsider. Wheeler Yuta heads back to the ring, and Mina, Toni, Orange and even Luther cut Wheeler's hair. Moxley is in the ring, embarrassed.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher retains the TNT Championship against Mark Briscoe in a ladder match, having beaten Briscoe four times.
MJF retains the AEW World Championship against Brody King after exposing and attacking Brody's left knee near the end of the match. After the match, "Hangman" Adam Page heads to the ring with a contract in his hand. He signs the contract before throwing it to the mat, and MJF tells Hangman that he will stay champion. Hangman rears back for a punch, but foes not follow through after MJF flinches, and throws the pen to MJF before heading to the back.
We see Mini Vikingo at the hospital. He says it hurts physically, but his heart hurts even more, and he cannot believe El Hijo del Vikingo did this to him. He says he took his name to honor Vikingo before talking about the attack he suffered at the hands of El Ojo (Dorian Rolda, Omos, El Hijo del Vikingo) that broke his neck. He is not sure if he will come back from this, but finds a silver lining in his mother being by his side and praying for him. Mini Vikingo's note finds a note in a vase of flowers from Vikingo stating "See you soon!"
We hear from Santos Escobar. He says that nothing has changed upon his return to Mexico and that the cheaters, liars and imposters dance and humiliate themselve sin public for applause when they are hollow and empty and inside. He says that like everything hollow and empty, they break easily, and that makes him judge, jury and executioner. He says that he will put El Hijo del Dr. Wagner Jr. on trial to see if he is worthy to exist in his world at Rey de Reyes. Escobar then proclaims that he is just the ghost of the man he used to be and that he is not here for vengeance or retribution, as he is not his own fate, but the hands of fate.
Las Toxicas (La Hiedra, Flammer, Maravilla) beat Faby Apache, Jessy Jackson and Adelicious in a six-woman tag match.
We hear from El Grande Americano I. He states that he is a victim of identity theft, and that for the last six months, he has watched some guy impersonating a Mexican luchador singing songs in Spanish and going so far as to date a Mexican women only to try and convince everyone that he is the real El Grande Americano. He says that El Grande Americano II is a fraud and an imposter, and he wants everyone to know that with his victory in the Rey de Reyes tournament, he will go on to win the sword, represent lucha libre and become the AAA Mega Champion.
We hear from Psycho Clown, Pagano, Murder Clown and Dave the Clown. Psycho Clown says that he has visited Panic Clown in the hospital, and not only is Panic Clown hurt, but he does not know who attacked him. He asks that they stay alert while they also watch to see who will be #1 contenders for the AAA World Tag Team Championships. Dave the Clown proposes that they see Panic Clown in the hospital before mentioning that he left something in the locker room.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Abismo Negro and El Fiscal, who will face each other in the ring next week.
Psycho Clown and Pagano guest on Spanish commentary for the next match.
The War Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat The Money Machine (Colmillo De Plata and Garra De Oro) and Los Americanos (Rayo Americano and Bravo Americano) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match to become #1 contenders for the AAA World Tag Team Championships. After the match, Murder Clown shows up and tells Psycho Clown and Pagano that something has happened, and the three of them head to the back, and it is revealed that Dave the Clown has been attacked. Dave the Clown is in an ambulance, which leaves the arena as the show ends.
Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow says it is good to be back home, then says he has a bit of a fork in the road and asks if he should call it quits or come back stronger than before. He says he changed his mind on his way to the show today, and that it is not over. He mentions that he has been in the main event of every SuperBout and that this year's event will not be any different, as you cannot have SuperBout without him. He says that he will be ringside when Mike Anthony, "The Gift" Ray Sanders and Tim Bosby face off for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship, and that he will be the special enforcer.
Mike Mondo guests on commentary for the next match.
Wonderboy last eliminates Jack Passion to win the SuperBout Battle Royal and face Mike Mondo for the NWA National Championship next week.
We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that is is a new year, a new beginning and a new vision and that her sights are on Su Yung. She says that she will see Su Yung soon.
Backstage, Jack Brewer interviews VaShawn Harvey, who says that he is the hottest free agent in Memphis Wrestling and that he is taking the Cobra Cup home.
VaShawn Harvey beats CJ Blaine to advance to the finals of the Cobra Cup finals.
Backstage, Mama Money tells CJ Money to take care of things, then leaves. Big Nasty Phil catches up with CJ Money. He tells CJ Money that their match would not have happened if Main Event Bradley did not throw him under the bus, then tells him that Bradley is only here for Mama Money and that Bradley is using him.
Big Nasty Phil beats Main Event Bradley after CJ Money refuses to get in the ring when Bradley tells him to. CJ Money walks out on Bradley and Mama Money after the match.
We hear from "The Gift" Ray Sanders, who thanks the fans for fighting for him not just for SuperBout, but since day one, and thanks Derrick King for fighting for him as well. He says he will prove why he is "The Gift" and he will not let the fans down.
Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship in a Memphis Street Fight against Su Yung after countering a powerbomb into a barbed wire chair into a DDT into a barbed wire chair.
We look back on Dezmond Xavier (Wes Lee) vs. Petey Williams from the May 24, 2018 episode of IMPACT Wrestling.
Gia Miller interviews The Personal Concierge George Iceman for Around the Ring. The Personal Concierge talks about his experiences with the paranormal while studying film and television in Los Angeles and studying it for the next thirteen years.
We look back on Eric Young vs. "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander from last night's show.
Before the next match, John Skyler says the fans in San Antonio, Texas are used to disappointment and do not know what a real winning team looks like, as the San Antonio Spurs, the Texas Longhorns, the Houston Texans and the Dallas Cowbodys suck and Texas "is a giant state full of losers." He then says that The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) will show what a winning team looks like when they beat two other teams tonight, and says that even if fifty teams were lined up in front of them, they would knock them out.
The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz) beat The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch) and Fir$t Cla$$ (AJ Francis and KC Navarro) in a three-way tag team match.
Vic Joseph replaces Joe Tessitore on commentary this week.
"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Cody mentions that all eyes are on the men's Elimination Chamber match after "Main Event" Jey Uso challenged Gunther, and asks who he will be facing on the other side of that match. He takes solace in that it will not be Solo Sikoa when Drew McIntyre shows up. McIntyre takes offense to Cody talking about him like some sort of afterthought and says he will have to show Cody who he really is, but Cody says he can count the number of people who have defeated him since his return on one hand. After Cody says that McIntyre is one of them and that he has not forgotten, Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga show up. Jacob says McIntyre has gotten his spot in the Elimination Chamber, but he is all gas and no brakes and he will dog walk Braun Strowman and Damian Priest to enter the Chamber, go on to WrestleMania and bring the Undisputed WWE Championship back to his family where it should never have left. McIntyre says they should throw down right now, but he has his spot in the Chamber already and that Jacob wants to talk to Cody before walking off. Jacob slowly circles Cody and stares at the Undisputed WWE Championship, then says that when Jacob wins in the Elimination Chamber, they can fight over the title. All of a sudden, Solo Sikoa pulls up in a black Jeep Wagoneer. Jacob stops Cody, saying he will speak to Solo regarding family business. Cody tells Jacob to get the first word, as he will surely get the last.
Backstage, Tama Tonga looks for Solo Sikoa. He asks somebody for directions and gets them, then the person who gave him directions gets beaten up by Jacob Fatu.
Wade Barrett interviews Trish Stratus at the front row. Trish says it was great to return at the Royal Rumble to kick off her 25th anniversary in the business, then says she will be at Elimination Chamber.
Naomi beats Chelsea Green in a women's Elimination Chamber Match qualifier.
We hear from Sami Zayn, who says that the last couple of weeks have been tough after coming to terms with everything, and says that Kevin Owens tried to end his career despite being there for him. He says he does not know when he will be cleared, but when he is, he and Owens will go again and it will not be fun.
It is announced that Michelle McCool has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) beat Los Garza (Angel and Berto).
We hear from Damian Priest, who says that the last four years have shown who he is and that he is taking a backseat to nobody, and that when the bell rings, he does not know his opponent. He says he does not need a crew or a leader; just himself.
WrestleMania 41 is 64 days away!
Backstage, Jacob Fatu finds Solo Sikoa and asks what is going on. Solo says he needed time off and that he has not been himself ever since he lost the ula fala and has not been himself. He says he is okay now and ready to take over, and that it all starts with Jacob Fatu taking the Undisputed WWE Championship back. He then tells Jacob that he loves him.
LA Knight beats The Miz. After the match, Shinsuke Nakamura gets in ther ring and has a staredown with LA Knight.
Backstage, Candice LeRae and Nia Jax are met by Alexa Bliss, who says that she and Nia Jax just might face each other down the line.
Backstage, The Miz is met by Andrade, who offers to teach The Miz something if he just lets him know. Andrade leaves, then Carmelo Hayes shows up and says people like Andrade do not respect talent like them. Miz agrees and says they should team up, saying "Melo don't Miz." Carmelo is not having it, and walks away.
Carmelo Hayes beats R-Truth.
We hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford). Angelo Dawkins says they have ruffled a few feathers by just telling the truth, and says they are the ones who should be mad. He says that when he is cleared, anyone who gets in their way gets put in the dirt. Montez Ford says everyone will know the frustration burning in them for years, and that they want the smoke.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince). Elton Prince says they feel like two tasty snacks again, and Kit Wilson says they are tired of being underestimated. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) show up disappointed with Pretty Deadly, and warns them that whatever happens is on them and that their tag team title dreams are dead.
We hear from Kevin Owens, who says he has been stabbed in the back and heartbroken by three men who he considered brothers in the last six and that Sami Zayn does not know what real pain is. Owens tells Sami he will show him, and that he cannot think of a better place than at Elimination Chamber.
Tiffany Stratton retains the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax by disqualification after Candice LeRae attacks her. After the match, Nia and Candice attack Tiffany, and Nia hits Tiffany with the A-Nia-Lator. Candice then grabs a chair, but Trish Stratus shows up and makes the save for Tiffany. Trish fights Candice, but soon gets squashed in the corner by Nia. When officials show up, Nia hits Tiffany with one last leg drop. As Candice and Nia leave, Charlotte Flair shows up, heads to the ring, grabs a microphone, sits down in the chair that Nia and Candice almost used, then picks Tiffany as her WrestleMania opponent and tells Tiffany that she will see her at WrestleMania.
Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis meets with Bianca Belair and Naomi. Aldis says she got an anonymous video of the attack on Jade Cargill, which shows that Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez were near the ambulance, proving that they attacked Jade.
Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tiffany Stratton. Tiffany says Charlotte Flair will learn that it is Tiffy Time, then Trish Stratus shows up and says she also has a problem with Nia Jax anad Candice LeRae and offers to team with her at Elimination Chamber. Tiffany accepts.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre meets with Jimmy Uso and tells him to look on the bright side regarding his career because he is married, then Jimmy teases walking away only to superkick him out of nowhere.
Backstage, Braun Strowman says he has his hands full, but it has been five years since he held a world title and that he is running through Damian Priest and Jacob Fatu to win at the Elimination Chamber and come for "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes.
Damian Priest beats Braun Strowman and Jacob Fatu in a Triple Threat Match to qualify for the men's Elimination Chamber match. During the match, Strowman is about to attack Jacob as Jacob has a metal folding chair when Solo Sikoa hits him with a Samoan Spike. Jacob hits Strowman with a top rope moonsault, then "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and brawls with Solo. Tama Tonga shows up and holds down Cody from behind, but when Solo goes for the Samoan Spike on Cody, Cody ducks and Solo inadvertently hits Tama instead. Jacob Fatu confronts Solo for this, and Priest shoves Jacob into Solo, allowing Cody Rhodes to hit Solo with a Cross Rhodes before hitting Strowman with South of Heaven for the win and to advance to the men's Elimination Chamber Match. After the match, Priest and Cody have a staredown and look at the WrestleMania sign before shaking hands.
Jon Moxley beats Dax Harwood with the rear naked choke with less than two minutes left in their match. After the match, Moxley refuses to relinquish the hold, and Cash Wheeler slides into the ring to attack Moxley. Claudio Castagnoli rushes in and hits Wheeler with the Neutralizer. After Moxley and Claudio celebrate, Moxley and Claudio put Harwood and Wheeler in submission holds, respectively. Claudio lets go of his crossface quickly, but Moxley makes sure Harwood is put to sleep before letting go.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The Alpha" Konosuke Takeshita, Don Callis and Powerhouse Hobbs. Don Callis says they are victims of their own success as nobody wants to wrestle Takeshita or Hobbs. He says he has all the talent with Revolution coming up and that they need to be on the pay-per-view. Callis says that he is looking in the family, and is pitting Takeshita against Will Ospreay for a match that people will talk about for years to come. He says that The Don Callis Family will win because they will be a family afterwards and everyone will be talking about them.
Adam Cole guests on commentary for the next match.
Wardlow quickly beats Barrett Brown.
In footage from earlier today, The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) land at the airport in their private jet, still wearing the suits soaked in Darby Allin's blood as they step into a Cadillac Escalade limousine.
"Daddy Magic" Matt Menard guests on commentary for the next match.
Adam Copeland vs. Daniel Garcia ends in a no-contest after Killswitch and "The Prodigy" Nick Wayne attack Copeland. Shayna Wayne and "The Patriarch" Christian Cage soon show up, and Christian pulls a few chairs out from underneath the ring. "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard grabs one of the chairs and confronts Christian, but he is clubbed from behind by Killswitch. Killswitch his Daniel Garcia with a chokeslam, then Nick Wayne and Christian Cage ready Garcia for a Con-Chair-To before Copeland fends them all off with a chair of his own. As Christian begs Copeland off in the corner, Shayna Wayne gets behind Copeland and hits him with a low blow. Wayne hits Copeland with Wayne's World, and Killswitch hits Copeland with the Extinction. Christian Cage then readies Adam Copeland for the Con-Chair-To and hits Copeland in the back of the head and neck. Christian Cage kisses the TNT Championship as The Patriarchy (Christian, Killswitch, Nick Wayne, Shayna Wayne) leaves the ring and Garcia checks on Copeland.
It is announced that Adam Copeland has been able to walk to the back, where he is currently being evaluated.
Samoa Joe heads to the ring. Joe says he comes with a spirit of apology, as his becoming champion brought back a ranking system and everything had been going well until Swerve Strickland and "Hangman" Adam Page battled tooth and nail for 30 minutes last week to a draw. He says the championship committee "took a page out of the Texas playbook" and made his championship match bigger and dumber, and now he finds himself in a three-way match. Joe says a crime has been committed against him and must be remediated, and guarantees he will hurt at least one of his challengers and leave them both limping out of the ring. Swerve Strickland and Prince Nana show up, and Swerve says that this was not supposed to be personal, but Joe ran his mouth. He also says Samoa Joe brought his resume and not his reputation, and that hunger makes a champion and that he himself is about to become the greatest champion of all time. Swerve says that nobody outgrinds him and demands Samoa Joe look at his resume and put respect on his name, and says he has gone toe-to-toe with champions and legends and made AEW his house. Swerve says that at Revolution, nothing changes except for the fact that he will hold the World Championship over his head. "Hangman" Adam Page shows up and says he is not mad about last week's match before saying last week's match was "horseshit," as he signed a contract to a match to decide a #1 contender and Swerve could not beat him. He says that if it were up to him, the championship match would be between two men who respect and value what the World Championship stands for, but Swerve has been added to the match. Hangman tells Swerve that after everything he has done to him, he does not deserve one second of his time, much less five more minutes, because he could not get the job done, and he does not deserve to be in the match. Samoa Joe says "this walking domestic dispute" ends tonight, and as far as Swerve and Hangman are concerned, he is whipping both of their asses.
We see the premiere of "Timeless" Toni Storm's new film, "Wet Ink," where Toni Storm talks about her history with "The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo and how she got her into the wrestling world. She says that Deonna has forgotten who she is, and tells her that if she wants the old Toni, she will get that and so much more. She says that when one cannot change the past, you kill it. Meanwhile, a tattoo artist draws a dagger around her ankle tattoo. Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Deonna Purrazzo, who says that Toni Storm talks too much and that she will break her arm.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) arrive at the arena.
The Young Bucks (Matthew and Nicholas Jackson) beat Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) after Matthew hits Darius with a low blow while Nicholas distracts referee Rick Knox. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews The Young Bucks in the ring. Matthew says they are undefeated this year, making them the top unbeatable tag team in AEW. He says that Top Flight are a great team, but after beating them, they are number one contenders. When Schiavone calls their attack on Sting "despicable," Matthew calls this a breach of contract for disparagement of the Executive Vice Presidents as well as a $1,000 fine before Nicholas shoulder barges Schiavone. Matthew says Nicholas is being a hothead, and helps him up while telling him not to let it happen again. As The Young Bucks are about to hit Schiavone with an EVP-Trigger, Darby Allin chases them out of the ring with a baseball bat. Darby Allin says AEW's mission statement was to change the world and calls The Young Bucks out for seeing nothing in him and hiring all of their "shit friends" first, and is thankful that there was an EVP with brains at the time (a reference to "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes) and it was not Kenny Omega. Darby then mentions The Young Bucks praising their schedule and the money they are making as reasons for their re-signing with AEW, and says AEW's mission statement is dead and that this is "All Friendship Wrestling." Darby tells The Young Bucks have no idea what they are getting into trying to be the opponents for Sting's final match and that Sting has nothing left to lose, then says it is showtime.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews The Bang Bang Scissor Gang. "Switchblade" Jay White says they have momentum, championship gold and new merchandise, but they have yet to test their cohesiveness. Austin Gunn proposes they have a twelve-man match on Rampage, which Daddy Ass then proposes, much to Austin's confusion.
Stokely Hathaway guests on commentary for the next match.
Willow Nightingale beats Skye Blue after Stokely Hathaway distracts the referee.
Orange Cassidy beats Matt Taven in a Texas Death Match.
Tyler Bate beats Grayson Waller after Waller is caught grabbing the bottom rope on a sit-down pinfall attempt by the referee and Tyler Bate reverses it into one of his own.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Brooks Jensen admits to Josh Briggs that he has never "been on base" in an attempt at a relationship. Briggs tells Jensen he has to go 90% of the way while Kiana goes 10%. Fallon Henley shows up, and tells Jensen that if Kiana finagles with her keys, she wants a kiss. Josh applies the "90-10" rule to this, and Jensen feels he knows what to do.
As Jacy Jayne is seen heading to the ring, Grayson Waller is seen arguing with Matt Bloom and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. Grayson is kicked out of the building, and Shawn demands the show cut to break.
We hear from Apollo Crews, who says that Vengeance Day was his chance to get one step closer. He throws his journal down, then calls out Dabba-Kato, wanting to know what he did for Dabba-Kato to betray him when they shared so much together. He says that Dabba-Kato has his reasons and he has his own, and now, all he is focused on is revenge.
Jacy Jayne heads to the ring. Jacy says last week was the end of "the Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) story" and the beginning of hers, and that it is all about her. She says that the proof is in the boot, as she has been the talk of NXT for the last week. Jacy then says her name is on the tip of everyone's tongues, and that she only regrets not pulling the trigger sooner. She says she has already watched the footage a thousand times, then says more than a thousand is better and we see the footage of her betrayal of Gigi Dolin again. Jacy then says that she had to kick her that hard, because everyone wants to act like Gigi Dolin was the victim when the real victim is her. She then says Gigi's days of doing half the work and taking all the credit is over, then calls her "Jannetty." She then says everyone will see Gigi for who she really is, and she is no longer her security blanket and she will not be taking care of all her mistakes. She then says nobody cares about Gigi, and tells everyone to listen carefully to what she has to say. She then says "Screw you," because for the last two years, everyone saw her as the one who did not belong and called her "the third wheel" in the most dominant female faction in WWE history. Jacy then says she is the last woman standing.
Backstage, Duke Hudson speaks with Thea Hail, as does Andre Chase. Thea Hail says she cannot back out of her match with Tiffany Stratton tonight, as that means The Schism wins, and that she has to stare fear in the face and says "Hi, fear. I'm Thea."
We see a vignette for Sol Ruca, who says that being in the ring allows her to be a free spirit. She talks about the freedom her parents gave her, the many interests that she picked up over the years and the Sol Snatcher. She admits that Zoey Stark beats her, but she is up and ready to go and she wants another match with her.
Tiffany Stratton beats Thea Hail. During the match, Rip Fowler and Jagger Reid are seen in the crowd wearing yellow masks. Later on, Joe Gacy is seen on the balcony in a yellow mask, further scaring Thea Hail. Near the end of the match, Thea Hail sees Ava Raine with a yellow mask, and the distraction allows Tiffany Stratton to get the win.
Backstage, Javier Bernal meets with Tatum Paxley and Ivy Nile and tries to make Tatum Paxley his "Javi-tine." Tatum says she is taken, then Javier tries it with Ivy only for Ivy to put him in the Diamond Chain. Suddenly, a recording plays nearby. Isla Dawn says that Tatum Paxley is weighed down by Ivy Nile, then says it is better to be chained than to be on her own. Ivy and Tatum are not deterred.
Axiom beats Damon Kemp.
We see pictures of Brooks Jensen's date with Kiana James from Twitter. Backstage, Fallon Henley tells Josh Briggs "I can't take it anymore. I have to tell him." Briggs has no idea what Fallon is talking about.
We see footage from Twitter of Grayson Waller bragging about how he is the biggest star in NXT and calling Shawn Michaels a stooge while accusing him of being a hypocrite as he is being kicked out of the arena.
Bron Breakker heads to the ring. Bron says it feels a little different tonight, as when one door closes, another one opens. He then feels the next challenge feels not only different, but bigger, as it is the match that everyone wants to see: him vs. Carmelo Hayes. Suddenly, Indus Sher (Jinder Mahal, Veer Mahaan, Sanga) shows up. Bron admits he did not expect Jinder Mahal to show up, but Jinder tells Bron to expect the unexpected. Jinder admits he admires the fact that for almost an entire year, Bron has carried NXT on his back, then says he knows very well the weight that he carries on his shoulders and the stress of the next challenger and retaining his championship. He then says he also understands the lifestyle that comes from being the champ, and asks Bron if this is the title run that he envisioned. Bron says yes, then Jinder tells Bron that he must be deaf if he does not hear the fans who once loved him changing their tune. Jinder then says he knows well enough that you die a hero or live long enough to become the vision, and when Bron says the fans can have their own opinion, Jinder says Bron cannot acknowledge that the tides are changing and that he is weak. Jinder then challenges Bron to a match next week for the NXT Championship, and Bron accepts, saying he is a simple man before making a 3MB (Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, Jinder) reference. Jinder says Bron only made the 3MB reference to get the fans to like him, but when he is through with him, the fans will not even feel bad for him even though he will.
Backstage, Kayden Carter and Katana Chance apologize to Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura for being aggressive to Roxanne when she had nothing to do with what was going on. Kayden and Katana then say they will want tonight's match, as they have always wanted to face Satomura. Roxanne then thanks Meiko Satomura for her help, and Satomura says "I have my reasons."
Backstage, Indi Hartwell says Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) was despised by the locker room, and that she enjoyed seeing Gigi Dolin's head get kicked in. She also says that Jacy Jayne will not go to the top like she thinks she will and will end up behind her.
Wes Lee is in the ring. Wes says it is open season for the North American Championship and that he wants to know who will step up. Tony D'Angelo and Channing "Stacks" Lorenzo show up, but Dijak shows up behind D'Angelo and chokes him out, and Stacks has to save D'Angelo. As referees handle this, Wes Lee is attacked from behind by Von Wagner, and this starts the next match.
Wes Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Von Wagner.
Backstage, Drew Gulak is met by Hank Walker, who is now wearing a new singlet. Drew Gulak hands him new boots to replace the old ones, and Walker proceeds to put the new boots on for his next match.
Charlie Dempsey beats Hank Walker by submission. After the match, Dempsey continues to put Walker in a submission hold. Gulak stands there as Dempsey continues, and multiple referees break up the hold before Gulak looks at Dempsey before leaving with him.
An angry Von Wagner throws things in the locker room before Mr. Stone tells Wagner that he lost not because of his skills, but because he has no connection with him or the fans. He tells Von Wagner that his walls are up, and that he needs to bring them down. He says that he has more time for the guy inside of him and that he will get him where he wants to go, but he has to help him help himself.
We see Gallus (Mark Coffey and Wolfgang) shooting pool at a bar and having pints when Pretty Deadly (Kit Wilson and Elton Prince) shows up and brag that they could beat him in a game of pool. Pretty Deadly end up on the losing end, but if they can keep Gallus' mugs filled, they can keep taking them on. Elton Prince also tries to vie for an NXT tag team title shot if they win, but Mark Coffey says that is "a big if." Pretty Deadly end up with a big bill and a bunch of losses, and Coffey says that if they wanted a title shot, all they had to do was ask.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Ilja Dragunov. Dragunov says he has a long road to healing, but pain makes him feel alive, and says that after what happened last week, it is only the beginning with JD McDonagh. Dragunov heads to the ring and says he is impressed with him and that he is the life of the party. Trick goes for a cheap shot, but Dragunov then answers with a step-up enzuigiri. JD McDonagh then shows up. McDonagh says Dragunov should be in jail for tearing his retina and that he should have went home and stayed home, and now he is forced to show him what he is capable of. He says that this time, he will beat him so badly he will not be able to hold his son. Dragunov is then attacked from behind by Trick Williams, who then proceeds to mock him as he is down. Trick leaves, then McDonagh tries to get in the ring only to back down when Dragunov gets back on his feet.
Backstage, Trick Williams brags to Carmelo Hayes about laying out Ilja Dragunov, then says it is his time.
Backstage, Kiana James thanks Brooks Jensen for the date as Jensen walks her home. Brooks Jensen notices the North Star before Kiana fidgets with her keys. Suddenly, Fallon Henley and Josh Briggs show up, and Fallon tells Jensen about Zack. Everyone then finds out that Zack is Kiana's brother, then Zack opens the front door and tells Kiana that he has fed the dogs and that he is leaving through the garage. Kiana asks Fallon when she will trust her, and Jensen is embarrassed.
Roxanne Perez and Meiko Satomura beat Katana Chance and Kayden Carter. After the match, Satomura tells Roxanne she did something for her, then asks Roxanne to do something for her and points at the NXT Women's Championship. Roxanne says it would be her honor.
The Jericho Appreciation Society ("Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard) beats Fuego del Sol and Leon Ruffin.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He says that last month marked his 30th year in professional wrestling and that he is glad to be a part of AEW as it has become successful. He says that this success has brought in other wrestlers who are younger and tougher than him, and while some say that his best days are behind him, he says . He says his 30 years have brought him and that experience trumps youth, strength, speed and agility and if there is any problem that his skills cannot solve, his mind can solve it. He then says that he has signed an open contract, and if anyone signs it and gets in the way of what he wants, they had better say their prayers.
Mei Suruga beats Hyena Hera by submission.
The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods) beat Da Russell Twins (Allen and Kameron Russell).
Kip Sabian beats Gravity.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Smart" Mark Sterling and The Varsity Athletes ("The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods). Sterling says absolute domination is coming next, as the two of them wrestling absolutely blows him away and their cohesion is next-level. Nese says Woods is the best partner he has ever had in his career, then Trent Beretta reminds Nese that they were partners in the past. Nese says Trent was and is a good partner, but he cannot hold a candle to either him or Woods. He tells Nese to stop being a tough guy and to stay out of his interviews, then Trent challenges Nese to a match where nobody else is at ringside. Sterling says he will be at ringside because it is in his contract, but Trent says he does not care.
"The Reality" Zack Clayton beats Dan Adams.
Brock Anderson and Brian Pillman Jr. beat The Trust Busters (Jeeves Kay and Sonny Kiss).
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "The Hollywood Hunk" Ryan Nemeth, who says that he is filming his third feature film of the year before saying that he seems scum and ugly people in every town that he goes to, and that he is reminded of cleanliness, decorum and attractive bodies in Hollywood, California. He then tells the fans to buy a bar of soap, take it home and wash the filth off of themselves, then look in the mirror and realize that they suck compared to him. He then ends with a "Let's Go Hunk" chant before catching a flight.
"The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels beats Serpentico after Luther and Angelico's interference attempt backfires.
Before the next match, Ari Daivari proposes to J. Spade that if he can beat him by pinfall, submission, count-out or disqualification, he will give him and everyone in the crowd $1,000 from his very own trust. He then tells J. Spade that the fans are depending on them and to not let them down.
Ari Daivari beats J. Spade.
Diamante beats Ultra Violette.
Dalton Castle and The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate) beat Larry Lazard, Terry Yaki and Jay Lucas in a trios match.
MVP and Bobby Lashley head to the ring to start tonight's show. Lashley talks about how he has to win one of the most grueling matches in WWE in the Elimination Chamber before he can go on to WrestleMania, and while the Chamber has changed lives over the years, so has he. He mentions that many have tried to dethrone them and all of them have failed, and MVP says that while he is no mathematician, he knows that Lashley has a 16% chance of winning on Saturday. He says that this sounds bad at first, but none of Lashley's opponents are "All Mighty," which gives Lashley a 100% chance of winning the match and staying WWE Champion. Suddenly, Seth "Freakin'" Rollins shows up and says that while Lashley looks great, he does not look as great as him. Rollins says that while Lashley is WWE Champion, he will not be champion for very long because he is the only one in the Chamber who can beat him. MVP pretends to have gotten a vision and says that Rollins won't make it to Saturday if he keeps running his mouth. Suddenly, Matt Riddle shows up in a toga. Riddle says that quiz bowl was last week, then talks about how he was stuck in a gas station bathroom before saying he will win the WWE Championship and get back to being a Raw Tag Team Champion. Riddle invites Lashley and Rollins to the "RK-Broga" party and says that Rollins should get ready for his match tonight with Randy Orton before saying Lashley would look good in a toga. Austin Theory then shows up and says that Vince McMahon has taught him a few things and that he will apply it all this Saturday and win the WWE Championship. AJ Styles then shows up. Styles says he is the one to worry about in the Elimination Chamber where the odds are in nobody's favor, and that nobody will stop him from having an exciting WrestleMania moment. He then compliments Styles on the toga and says that he will too plans on becoming a double champion by also beating Damian Priest for the United States title. Riddle invites Styles to the "RK-Broga party," then Lashley says that nobody will be beating him for the WWE Championship on Saturday and that Saturday is the closest Brock Lesnar will come to the WWE Championship again. Brock Lesnar shows up and puts his hat and coat on Austin Theory (who takes a selfie with them) before staring down Lashley. Theory attacks Lesnar from behind only to get two German suplexes and an F-5 while everyone else leaves. Lashley then takes a selfie with a downed Austin Theory with Theory's iPhone.
Backstage, we hear from The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford), who announce the big matches and segments for tonight's first hour before mentioning their match with The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode).
Tommaso Ciampa guests on commentary for the next match.
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat The Dirty Dawgs (Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode) after Tommaso Ciampa throws water into Dolph Ziggler's face. After the match, Ciampa and Ziggler brawl, and Ziggler barely avoids The Street Profits when Ciampa tosses him back into the ring.
Backstage, Matt Riddle tends to the R-K-Broga party, then Kevin Patrick interviews Randy Orton elsewhere backstage. Orton says he has a match with Seth "Freakin'" Rollins tonight, and says that Rollins is always his next move and how to take the WWE Championship. He then says that is Saturday and this is Monday, and tonight, he will hit Rollins with the RKO.
In footage from earlier today, Kevin Owens says he is a realist and that it bothers him that he will not be at WrestleMania this year and that his love for Texas has also been questioned by the fans. Owens says that he was lying last week and that he cannot stand Texas any more than he can stand anyone from Indianapolis, Indiana, saying that people in Quebec are intelligent and informed while Texas is full of dumb rednecks. He then says that if the United States were a human body, Texas would be the ass.
Damian Priest retains the WWE United States Championship against "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles after rolling Styles up when he sees the Phenomenal Forearm coming. After the match, both men shake hands.
We see Alexa Bliss - who no longer looks like her possessed self - with the therapist. She is markedly improved as she states that she is happy for the first time in a long time. The therapist then produces the remains of the real Lilly. The therapist gives this to Alexa as a gift so she can be at peace. Alexa is upset at first, but she regains her composure, then the therapist produces the replica Lilly and says "I have an idea." We then see the zipper on the back of the replica Lilly.
Omos beats The Hurt Business (Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin) in a two-on-one handicap match.
Dana Brooke and Reggie have a meal at a restaurant. Akira Tozawa and Tamina show up in disguise to try to take the WWE 24/7 Championship.
At the RK-Broga party, The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) show up for a game of beer pong, much to the chagrin of Apollo Crews and Commander Azeez.
WWE official Adam Pearce is in the ring to oversee a contract signing between Lita and Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship at Elimination Chamber. Lita arrives first, followed by Becky Lynch. When Becky Lynch shows up, Becky wears dark sunglasses, boots, a denim jacket, plaid pants and a black tanktop, then tells Lita not to do this as she has not slept ever since last week and that she will let everything slide if she tears up the contract. She says that they are miserable and that the fans are happy, and that they should not play into the fans' game, but Lita says she has not come this far just to walk away because she has "a whole damn run" left. Lita says that Becky is trying to talk her out of the match because she is scared and knows she still has what it takes to beat her before signing the contract. Becky tells Lita that she is pushing her to a point that she may not come back from, as she will do anything to keep the Raw Women's Championship and has studied Lita's career extensively, saying she is not afraid to come for her neck. She says that people may remember her with a smile on their face, but after Saturday, they will remember her with a tear in their eye. She signs. Lita says that if she created the Becky Lynch in front of her, it is on her to fix it. When Lita says she will end Becky's 500-day reign and become champion, Becky throws the contract at her and walks away.
We see a video package of the Elimination Chamber.
Bianca Belair beats Nikki A.S.H., Liv Morgan, Doudrop and Rhea Ripley to enter the women's Elimination Chamber Match last.
Backstage at the RK-Broga Party, Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) crash the party and attack Riddle with his acoustic guitar as he performs a song.
Back at the restaurant, Dana Brooke and Reggie fend off and escape R-Truth, Akira Tozawa and Tamina when R-Truth shows up as a waiter. Afterwards, Dana kisses Reggie, but Reggie pins her to become the WWE 24/7 Champion. Afterwards, Reggie says friendship has its perks and runs off, then R-Truth, Tozawa and Tamina chase after him.
Before the next match, Chad Gable says it is time for a little less entertainment and a little more education. Gable says he has never cheated in anything in his life and accuses RK-Bro of cheating to beat them in the academic competition. He also accuses the fans of being fans of cheaters before telling Dominik Mysterio that he has a whole career ahead of him but has Rey Mysterio teaching him to cheat to win. Suddenly, The Miz and Maryse show up to guest on commentary for the next match.
Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) beat Rey and Dominik Mysterio after Gable catches a top rope cross body from Dominik and grabs the tights on the schoolkid pin following The Miz getting on the ring apron. After the match, Miz tosses Dominik out of the ring and hits Rey with a Skull Crushing Finale following the distraction from Maryse.
We see Alexa Bliss with the therapist one more time. The therapist tells Alexa Bliss that she is as cured as she is going to be and that she will be okay as long as Lilly is with her. After Alexa and Lilly leave, it is announced that Alexa is the final competitor in the women's Elimination Chamber match.
Seth "Freakin'" Rollins beats Randy Orton after Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis) show up and he and Matt Riddle fend them off. When Orton gets back in the ring, Rollins hits The Stomp for the win.
This week on Raw Talk: Bobby Lashley! Bianca Belair! Alpha Academy (Chad Gable and Otis)!
Zack Clayton beats Serpentico. During the match, Luther argues with Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino in the front row, and Clayton levels Luther with a clothesline before beating Serpentico in the middle of the ring.
We hear from Powerhouse Hobbs, who talks about his upbringing, wanting to give back and his new theme "Powerhouse" on the new album Who We Are, Vol. 1.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Matt Sydal with the Torture Rack after Lee Moriarty tries to stop "Absolute" Ricky Starks from interfering.
The Men of the Year (Scorpio Sky and "All Ego" Ethan Page) Jaden Valo and Steve Pena.
The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens), 2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) and Daniel Garcia beat The Dark Order (Evil Uno, Stu Grayson, John Silver, Alex Reynolds, Alan "5" Angels) in a ten-man tag match.
Ruby Soho, Tay Conti and Anna Jay beat Nyla Rose, The Bunny and Emi Sakura in a six-woman tag match.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee). Wes Lee says that despite being in WWE for a short time, they are already in the finals of the Dusty Cup, and Nash Carter says that Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) will be grizzled young losers for the second year in a row.
Eli Drake, now under the name "L.A. Knight," shows up out of nowhere, says that NXT is his game and puts the entire locker room on notice.
Dakota Kai and Raquel Gonzalez beats Ember Moon and Shotzi Blackheart to win the 2021 Women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Before the next match, Dexter Lumis is seen kidnapping Austin Theory behind the rest of The Way's (Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, Indi Hartwell) backs.
Johnny Gargano retains the NXT North American Championship against KUSHIDA.
Before the next match, Zack Gibson says MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) has had the emotional journey to the Dusty Cup finals, then says they will not enjoy a single second of their match, because the Dusty Cup belongs to Grizzled Young Veterans (Gibson and James Drake).
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (James Gibson and James Drake) to win the 2021 Men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
Io Shirai retains the NXT Women's Championship against Mercedes Martinez and Toni Storm in a Triple Threat Match with a top rope moonsault from out of nowhere.
We see footage of L.A. Knight signing an NXT contract from earlier today.
Finn Balor retains the NXT Championship against Pete Dunne. After the match, Finn Balor is attacked from behind by Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, and they and Pete Dunne take the boots to Balor. A referee steps in only to get knocked out. Suddenly, The Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) run into the ring, causing Lorcan, Burch and Dunne to retain. O'Reilly checks on Finn Balor, then helps him up and shakes his hand out of respect. Suddenly, Adam Cole superkicks Balor. As O'Reilly and Strong confront Cole for his actions, Cole then superkicks O'Reilly. Cole leaves, while Strong stays in the ring.
Before the next match, The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh) - in Vancouver Canucks jerseys - talk about how they grew up watching WWE live events in Vancouver, Canada and how they are now back to wrestle for the fans. They also talk about how they got a call from Wayne Gretzky, who told them to have fun, appreciate the moment and get the hell out of Canada and take the bright lights of Bollywood to Hollywood before revealing Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs jerseys underneath.
Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch beat The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh). After the match, The Brian Kendrick and Ariya Daivari show up to congratulate Lorcan and Burch, then join in when The Singh Brothers attack Lorcan and Burch from behind. Kendrick and Daviari then attacks Lorcan and Burch with steel chairs.
We get a closer look at Joaquin Wilde and Raul Mendoza, who will face off next week.
In footage from two days ago, Kat Marino interviews Lio Rush, who says that he is "the best damn cruiserweight in the world." Rush says that he has won against all aces and is the king of the cruiserweights, and he will become a two-time champion.
Back in the ring, The Brian Kendrick says that he was wrong about The Singh Brothers (Samir and Sunil Singh), as he assumed that they would tuck tail and run like any other Canadian, which he blames on the maple syrup and poutine. As he mocks the city of Vancouver, he says that The Singh Brothers proved him wrong. Ariya Daivari says that he and Kendrick are "205 OG's," and that they cannot have the Oney Lorcans and Danny Burches of the world walking onto their brand. Kendrick then says that they are contractually obligated to wrestle tonight, and wants to know who is lined up for them. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Mike Kanellis - the latter of whom has not been seen in a while - are their opponent.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Mike Kanellis beat The Brian Kendrick and Ariya Daivari after Kendrick and Daivari, armed with steel chairs, are interrupted and distracted by Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch, which allows Nese to win the match with a schoolkid pin on Nese. After the match, Lorcan and Burch attack Kendrick and Daivari with the chairs in revenge for what happened earlier in the show.
Next week: Oney Lorcan and Danny Burch vs. The Brian Kendrick and Ariya Daivari in a no-disqualification match!
The show starts with A Moment of Bliss. Nikki Cross correctly predicts Alexa Bliss' celebrity crush is Brad Pitt without revealing her own, then Alexa and Nikki introduce tonight's guest: Carmella. Carmella says that she will shock everybody when she beats Bayley to become a two-time SmackDown Women's Champion, then mentions that until last week, she and Bayley used to be the best of friends. After pictures of Carmella and Bayley together in happier times are shown on the TitanTron, Carmella says that Bayley has become a completely different person who trashes everyone after Sasha Banks returned, and that Bayley even refuses to acknowledge her. Suddenly, Bayley shows up and says this is about Carmella, not Sasha, and that she has pitied Carmella since NXT, as she saw potential in her and tried to teach her, but she is a loser. She then says that nobody on stage can touch her. Carmella proposes putting her own money where her mouth is and having their title match right here, right now before heading to the ring.
Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella after pinning Carmella's shoulders to the mat during a Code of Silence attempt and using the ropes for leverage. After the match, Bayley lays out Carmella, then Naomi shows up and confronts Bayley. Carmella shoves Bayley into Naomi, then she and Naomi fend Bayley off.
It is announced that King Corbin has been heavily fined and barred from competing this week following his actions from last week's show.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Bayley, who does not care how she beat Carmella tonight before stating that nobody can touch her as she defends the SmackDown Women's title at Super Show-Down.
We see footage from YouTube of Lacey Evans talking about how she carries letters from fans in her boots to remind herself why she does what she does. It is then announced that there will be an exclusive interview with Lacey Evans next week.
Backstage, Otis gets ready for his date with Mandy Rose. Tucker shows up and tells Otis that he will do great on tonight's date, and says Mandy will like him for all he has to offer if she deserves him.
Sheamus beats Shorty G and Apollo Crews in a 2-on-1 handicap match.
Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Carmella, who demands a rematch after how Bayley won tonight, and promises she will become the next SmackDown Women's Champion.
Hulk Hogan is interviewed via satellite. He says that the nWo being reunited for the WWE Hall of Fame is strong and "4 Lyfe," and says he knows the power of both Goldberg and "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt and that Bray should try to survive Goldberg. Bray Wyatt then interrupts the satellite feed nWo-style, saying that he has been following Hogan's advice before making a "Too Sweet" joke with Huskus the Pig Boy. Hogan tells Bray that Goldberg will be no joke, and wishes him luck. Bray says he does not need luck, as he has The Fiend, and says there is always room for one more. Hogan tells Bray he will see him in Tampa, Florida.
We look back on The Rock's appearance on the February 14, 2011 episode of Raw, which was the first appearance of The Rock in seven years.
Cesaro and Sami Zayn are in the ring. Sami Zayn states they are holding a protest concert, stating that they and Shinsuke Nakamura are victims at the hands of Elias, Braun Strowman and WWE. They are about to play when Elias shows up. Elias says that he knows that Sami is trying to make his name off of him, but Sami asks Elias who he thinks he is interrupting him. Elias states he is staging a counter-protest, and Sami asks security to let him into the ring. Sami states that he wants Elias to hear his song, as a lot of it has to do with him. It is not long before the fans loudly chant for Elias as well as for cowbell after Cesaro goes overboard on the cowbell. Cesaro teases playing the cowbell only to throw it to the side. Even as Sami plays the ukelele, the crowd continues to loudly cheer for Elias, and the concert soon turns into a 2-on-1 brawl that sees Braun Strowman march to the ring. Strowman bowls over security while chasing down Sami Zayn, and when a member of security attacks Strowman to no effect, Strowman and Elias toss him over the top rope after Strowman chases him into the ring.
Backstage, Naomi says she is sick and tired of Bayley and deserves a title shot, and that Bayley is afraid to face her.
John Cena returns to SmackDown in two weeks!
Next week: Carmella vs. Naomi, with the winner facing Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at Super Show-Down! Goldberg returns!
Otis meets Mandy Rose for the date at a fancy restaurant. Suddenly, Dolph Ziggler shows up before Otis does, and Otis drops his bouquet of roses before walking away.
Before the next match, The Miz and John Morrison say that The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) are not here and have Roman Reigns fighting their battles for them while they are always here. After The Miz says that he and Morrison are the best tag team of the 21st century, Roman Reigns shows up, then his tag team partner is revealed to be Daniel Bryan. Suddenly, King Corbin shows up in the crowd with a ticket in his hand, and he sits in the front row.
Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan beat The Miz and John Morrison. After the match, King Corbin jumps the barricade and hits Roman with his scepter before sitting at his sedan on the stage to end the show.
Pete Dunne retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Roderick Strong.
Next week: Johnny Gargano vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas for the NXT Championship! If Gargano loses, he leaves NXT!
In footage from earlier today, Velveteen Dream says that if No Way Jose brings the fiesta next week, he will bring the experience. He also proposes a match between himself and Tyler Bate, then stops taking questions from interviewers.
Aleister Black shows up. Aleister says this path has always led one day, and it has put him face-to-face with a sensation, led to a sensation and pushed his limits in the face of an era. But now, there is a devil on his back, and that devil is driving him, because that devil is the NXT Championship. He also says that devil is driving him to possess something, but before he can say what that something is, Killian Dain shows up. Dain says the devil is not on Black's back; he is. He says he will not stop until the NXT Championship is around his waist. He warns that if Black has a problem with it, his path will be stopped by chaos. Killian Dain is about to leave the ring when Aleister Black addresses him, telling Dain he crossed him and that he must now fade to black. Dain drops off the apron and leaves.
TM61 (Nick Miller and Shane Thorne) beat John Skyler and Andrew Duckworth.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Ember Moon by referee's decision, and Ember Moon retains the NXT Women's Championship. This happens after Kairi Sane shows up and hits Baszler with a running elbow drop off the steel steps. Both Kairi Sane and Baszler fight in the ring, and Kairi Sane comes out on top. Kairi then checks on Ember Moon, then Baszler tries to rush up on her from behind. Kairi sees it coming and takes Baszler down to the mat with a Spear. Afterwards, Kairi helps Ember Moon to the back to end the show.
Before the next match, Rich Swann announces that he is back on 205 Live in time for Valentine's Day and dedicates the match to Alicia Fox, mimicking Noam Dar's pronounciation of her name as he does...then tells her she can't handle this.
Rich Swann beats Noam Dar in his first match back from injury.
Corey Graves interviews TJ Perkins and Neville, who are in separate rooms backstage. Neville says Perkins is a former Cruiserweight Champion only because he didn't have to go through him, but Perkins says Neville's ankles are made out of glass. Neville says Perkins has taken a back seat as soon as he showed up, and that he's not at his level. Perkins says Neville's arrogance will be his downfall and that he is not as good as he thinks he is, and that everything will fall apart when he finds out someone is on his level. Neville promises that by the end of tonight, he will regret his choice of words.
We get a closer look at Gran Metalik and his loss to TJ Perkins in The Cruiserweight Classic, and says that while Perkins is a great competitor, he is disappointed because he thought he had him. He is now on 205 Live to prove that he is the best cruiserweight in the world.
Gran Metalik beats Drew Gulak in his 205 Live debut.
In the locker room, Akira Tozawa meets The Brian Kendrick, and Kendrick wants him to be his protege. Tozawa says no, and when Kendrick says there might be a language barrier between them and asks if he understand what he's saying, Tozawa says "I understand. I don't like you." Kendrick is fuming after Tozawa walks away.
Neville beats TJ Perkins by submission. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher shows up after the match and rushes into the ring, and is attacked by Neville. Neville tosses Gallagher's trusty umbrella William III all the way to the stage, but Gallagher fights back and forces Neville to retreat, holding the Cruiserweight title over his shoulder to close out the show.
Bray Wyatt starts tonight's show. Sister Abigail told him that this would not easy, and that they would lie to him and denounce him and steal his gift. He can now say that he finally has "the whole damn world in my hands." He goes on to say that too much power can be a scary thing, not for him, but for the fans, whom he promises to lead to paradise as he says that all who stand in his way will burn. He welcomes the WWE Universe to the Era of Wyatt. John Cena shows up, acknowledges the crowd's excitement, then congratulates Bray Wyatt on winning the WWE Championship as well as "brainwashing the fans," implying that he has brainwashed them into saying he deserves the title. Cena says people aren't handed things in WWE; instead, they have to earn them, and that the WWE Championship is a big target on his shoulder and the entire world is looking at it. They have a rematch for the title, but Cena wants to get it over with right now. AJ Styles shows up and says Cena's not getting his rematch before him, calling his rematch "line-jumping" and saying that this is bout him, not Cena, who he says has a private plane and doesn't live like regular people. Styles says he knows he can beat both Cena and Wyatt, and demands his one-on-one rematch for the WWE Championship right now. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up, congratulates Bray Wyatt on winning the WWE Championship, then acknowledges that Cena and Styles are both owed a rematch for the WWE Championship and that a WWE Championship match has been advertised to the fans. He makes official a Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship between John Cena, AJ Styles and Bray Wyatt.
Dean Ambrose looks for Baron Corbin backstage.
American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable) beat The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor). After the match, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up on the TitanTron, making it clear they are gunning for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championships.
Backstage, James Ellsworth asks Carmella to accompany him to dinner tonight, but Carmella wants to keep it professional. Meanwhile, Dean Ambrose is looking for Baron Corbin, then notices Ellsworth she's using him. Carmella calls Dean a "gas station attendant" and wants Ellsworth to stand up to Ambrose. General Manager Daniel Bryan shows up and asks what the problem is. Ambrose says he wants Corbin, but at the same time, Ellsworth and Carmella have a problem with him. Daniel Bryan understands what's going on and knows Ambrose needs to take his aggression out on somebody, so he puts Ambrose and Ellsworth in a match tonight, knowing that the two of them still have some unfinished business.
Before the next match, James Ellsworth demands respect for Carmella and introduces her. When Dean Ambrose's music hits, however, Baron Corbin is seen dragging Dean Ambrose to the stage, and he and Ambrose brawl next to it. Corbin hits a Deep Six on Ambrose into some production gear.
Backstage, General Manager Daniel Bryan talks with Nikki Bella, saying the feud between Nikki and Natalya has to stop. Suddenly, Natalya shows up, saying Nikki always gets what she wants, especially when the General Manager of SmackDown Live is her brother-in-law. The two of them verbally come to blows before it becomes physical. D-Bry calls for security, who quickly move into place to break it up, and puts Nikki and Natalya in a Falls Count Anywhere Match next week in an attempt to finally settle this. Nikki and Natalya struggle to get at each other even after Daniel Bryan leaves.
Baron Corbin says he owes no explanation for his attack on Dean Ambrose, saying that he is not WWE Champion due to Dean Ambrose.
Renee Young interviews Dolph Ziggler. Ziggler says he's been sore and a loser, but the only sore losers are Kalisto and Apollo Crews, thanks to him. What he did to them on Sunday was a wake-up call to them, He says all the new guys think they are here to replace him, but he isn't letting someone steal his pace is far from done and if he has to wipe out an entire generation of wrestlers, so be it. Some people want to steal the show from him and take his place, but he's about to put some people in theirs.
Mickie James beats Becky Lynch by faking an arm injury after a tumble out of the ring, allowing for an easy Mick Kick to get the win.
Renee Young interviews Naomi in the ring. It is taken her eight years to get here, but now she's injured. Nevertheless, she's taking the SmackDown Women's title to WrestleMania one way or another. Alexa Bliss shows up, saying that Naomi has dreamed up the injury and that her victory is a fluke and that she is a fluke. Naomi calls Alexa Bliss "a little flea" and tells her that she can still snatch her bald right here, right now and that she is not to be trifled with. Alexa Bliss gives Naomi one week to either forfeit the title back to her or she will take it by force in her owed rematch.
WWE celebrates Black History Month with a quote from Nelson Mandela.
TJ Perkins advertises his match with Neville tonight on 205 Live, stating that he will beat Neville and get one step closer to bringing the Cruiserweight title "back to the man where it all began."
Luke Harper attacks Bray Wyatt before the next match begins, and is ordered to the back by referees.
Bray Wyatt retains the WWE Championship against John Cena and AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match. Randy Orton shows up and stares down Bray Wyatt after the match, then tells Wyatt that though he won the Royal Rumble and the privileges that come with it, Wyatt is WWE Champion. However, as long as Wyatt is the master and he is the servant, he refuses to face him at WrestleMania, and pledges his undying allegiance to Wyatt. As Orton gets down on his knees and spreads his arms, Wyatt tells him "You have the keys to the kindom, my friend," then laughs.
On Talking Smack, it is announced that Dean Ambrose has been released from a local medical facility.
On Talking Smack, it is announced that there will be a battle royal next week, and that the winner will face Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania.
Jay Briscoe guests on commentary for the first three matches.
Tommaso Ciampa beats Jimmy Jacobs when the referee stops the match after Ciampa knocks Jacobs unconscious. Ciampa then gets in Jay Briscoe's face after the match.
Hanson defeats The Romantic Touch with a single spin kick to the face after The Romantic Touch offers him some Valentine's Day chocolate. Just like Tommaso Ciampa, Hanson also locks eyes with Jay Briscoe post-match.
Michael Elgin vs. Moose ends in a no-contest when Elgin shoves Jay Briscoe and lures him into the ring, where Briscoe gets crushed by a Spear from Moose. Hanson shows up and brawls with Elgin, while Tommaso Ciampa shows up and attacks Briscoe. Matt Briscoe shows up and tries to save Jay, who ends up hitting a somersault senton over the ropes on all three of his 13th Anniversary opponents, but gets hit with a Spear from Moose, who then proceeds to stand over him. All the while, the men in hoodies and red masks watch from the audience.
The Bullet Club (AJ Styles, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) beat ACH, Cedric Alexander and Matt Sydal. The men in hoodies and red masks can be seen in the audience after the match.
The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and Christian.
Zeb Colter wants Vickie Guerrero to be his valentine...and give Jack Swagger a title shot. Swagger gets one, all right: a Fatal Four-Way match against Rey Mysterio, Mark Henry and Kofi Kingston for #1 contendership for the Intercontinental title.
Byron Saxon interviews Antonio Cesaro, who is hereforth known simply as Cesaro on WWE programming. He vows to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
Big E guests on commentary for the next match.
Jack Swagger beats Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston and Mark Henry with a Patriot Lock to Kofi to become #1 contender for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Bad news, ladies: Bad News Barrett says you're getting fat from all the chocolate you've bought.
The Brotherhood (Cody Rhodes and Goldust) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rybaxel (Curtis Axel and Ryback) and The New Age Outlaws ("Road Dogg" Jesse James and "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn).
Renee Young interviews Randy Orton. He plans to beat Cesaro tonight and get back on Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's good graces.
Titus O'Neil guests on commentary for the next match.
Darren Young beats Damien Sandow. Titus O'Neil attacks him, but Darren fights back and rips Titus' pants in half as he does!
The Miz beats Fandango, thanks to Santino Marella and Emma. They show up, and Summer Rae smacks Emma, starting a catfight that distracts Fandango.
