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.
Jordan Castle is in the ring to start this week's show. He says that he is providing an act of charity to the fans, and says "The Big Apple" gets its name from how fat the fans are. He then announces that he is providing the first title defense by a man who is more beautiful than Central Park, bigger than the Empire State Building and more significant that the Statue of Liberty: "One in a Million" Maximilien.
"One in a Million" Maximilien retains the UWN Heritage Championship against Ray Jaz by disqualification after he is attacked by "The Greek God" Papadon in order to cost Ray Jaz the Heritage title.
David Marquez interviews The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) in the ring. Gallows says it is great to be on television tonight and that he has heard that someone has issued a challenge. He accepts The Explosion's (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio) challenge and that they will main event tonight. Anderson talks about how they are going overseas over the weekend and touring the world, yet nothing feels better than standing in the ring next to David Marquez.
Backstage, Little Guido is confronted by "The Greek God" Papadon, who says that he does not appreciate the favoritism he is giving Ray Jaz and wants to know where his title shot. Guido puts Papadon in a match with Drew Gulak.
Sebastian Amor beats "Hollywood" Nick Dos Santos.
Before the next match, "D-Man" Dan Parker says he is tired of "amateur honor" on Gotham Wrestling and states that the ring announcer did not even get his name right and that he will be fired.
"D-Man" Dan Parker beats Brett Ryan Gosselin and VSK in a three-way match after VSK hits Gosselin with a top rope frog splash only for Dan Parker to pull VSK out of the pin and pin Gosselin for the win.
Backstage, Bobby Fish says his hamstring is much better and on the mend, then announces that he will be back in the ring not too long from now. Suddenly, Gentleman Jervis suddenly shows up and hands Bobby Fish some invisible flowers.
We see a vignette for Live Danger, who are coming to Sunday Night Slam live on March 8th.
Leo Sparrow guests on commentary for the next match.
"The Greek God" Papadon beats Drew Gulak following the distraction by Leo Sparrow. After the match, Ray Jaz gets in the ring and hits Papadon with a double leg takedown, and referees and security ahve to help both men back. Members of the locker room also have to get involved, and Ray Jaz starts slamming other people just to get to Papadon. Little Guido shows up and says that if both men want to go so badly, then they will go one-on-one in a Mulberry Street Fight next week.
The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) beat The Explosion (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio).
We see still photos of Derrick King saying goodbye to the Memphis Wrestling fans.
King Cobra guests on commentary for the next match.
Tim Bosby beats Marko Harris in the finals of the Cobra Cup Tournament to win the Cobra Cup.
We hear from The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington). Aaron Roberts says next week is the most important day of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels' life, and that GunShow will either prove he is the face of Memphis Wrestling or be on his knees after he retains his title.
Diana Taylor retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Erica Torres. After the match, Nixi XS runs into the ring and attacks Diana Taylor.
We see footage of The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), stating that they have beaten every team Memphis Wrestling has to offer as they drive around Memphis, Tennessee.
Van Viciouss beats Ray Collins. After the match, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) attacks Viciouss and holds him down so that Jimmy Blaylock can punch him in the gut.
Backstage, CJ Money's mother demands King Cobra give CJ Money a match, much to CJ Money's embarrassment.
AJ Francis retains the Million Dolla Championship against Big John Dalton and K-Toomer after pouring out a bag of Cheez-Its in the middle of the ring, slamming Big John Dalton into the Cheez-Its with a Down Payment, and slamming K-Toomer on top of Big John Dalton with a Death Valley Driver.
Frankie Kazarian beats Jake Something after grabbing the bottom rope for leverage on a stack-up pin after tripping Jake off the top and sending the back of his head crashing into a turnbuckle. During the match, the someone who was watching Kazarian from backstage is watching again, and is revealed to be Eric Young.
Backstage, we hear from Eric Young. He says that Kazarian has explained himself, and while he has been watching Kazarian, he has a lot to explain to him and invites him to the ring to sort things out one-on-one next week.
Jordynne Grace beats Savannah Evans with the Muscle Buster after Savannah briefly takes her eye off Jordynne on the top rope. After the match, "The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw hits Jordynne Grace with the red X, then does the same to Savannah Evans before nailing Jordynne with the Denouement.
Backstage, Gia Miller is about to interview Ash By Elegance when George Iceman shows up as her personal concierge and conducts the interview. Ash announces that next week, she will be making her TNA in-ring debut.
It's time for The Sound Check. Alan Angels' guest is Simon Gotch. Alan Angels brings up his interview with "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander, then gives Simon Gotch a platform his story. Simon Gotch says that five years ago, Alexander overcome a five-year-ban from the United States and a broken neck to get signed to TNA. He says that fairy tale has led him to become a world champion, but some details have been left out, including the person who took him to his limits in that match that got Alexander signed five years: himself. He says that every time that story has been told, his name has been edited out. We then see footage from that match, and Simon says that what he deserved was taken from him and that "we die forever by seconds," and that Alexander built his career off his corpse after "killing him" in three seconds. Simon says that Alexander will have to face a corpse ready to bite his face off and that TNA has given him the time to explain his story, then asks if Alexander has the fortitude to face him. Alexander shows up and brawls with Simon, knocking him into a camera.
ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey) beat The Grizzled Young Vets (Zack Gibson and James Drake) in Match 2 of their best-of-three series to tie the series up 1-1 despite Ace Austin having one good arm after Chris Bey is able to stop Grit Your Teeth.
We hear from Dirty Dango, Alpha Bravo and Oleg Prudius. Dirty Dango makes fun of the return of TNA, then says they are giving an open casting call to any tag teams with one year of experience or less to face them in a match.
We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that it is during times of great change that leadership is needed most, and that the X Division is now without an identity and needing a leader who will persevere long into the future. He says that he is that leader.
We hear from The Good Hands (John Skyler and Jason Hotch). John Skyler says that they are huge fans and supporters and that their supporters are growing by the day, then make fun of Chris Sabin, saying he will lose the title. After asking the people around The Good Hands if they think Mustafa Ali cares about them or even knows that they exist, he bumps into another person in a Mustafa Ali shirt. That person gets punched in the face by Sabin, who then shoves Jason Hotch into Skyler.
Crazzy Steve retains the TNA Digital Media Championship against Rhino after distracting the referee with a fork, allowing him to blast Rhino with the TNA Digital Media Championship to retain the title.
We hear from PCO, who wants Kon at No Surrender.
During Joe Hendry's entrance, AJ Francis' diss track - which uses Hendry's theme as a base - plays in the middle of Hendry's entrance. AJ Francis shows up and says Hendry interrupted him and that he will interrupt him, then says that Hendry did not expect him to shoot back and that he comes from a long line of shooters. After Francis that everyone will refer to the show as "TNAJ Francis," Hendry says he has been caught off guard and that he is speechless for the first time. He says that he would need a back-up video to shoot back just in case and asks who would do that before playing a back video where Hendry makes fun of AJ Francis with a parody of AJ Styles' TNA theme. As Francis stares fumingly at Hendry, Deaner attacks Hendry from behind, allowing Francis to choke slam Hendry. Rich Swann shows up and beats Deaner up, then confronts Francis. Francis leaves, telling Hendry it is not over.
We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth being attacked from behind by Steve Maclin during a World Wrestling Council event. Gia Miller interviews Steve Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey Miguel and Zachary Wentz). Maclin says his actions speak louder than words and that the three of them do not want Nic Nemeth here and made that known in Puerto Rico. As he says that Nic Nemeth will not step in a TNA ring again, Mike Bailey and Trent Seven show up and confront Maclin for attacking them and Nemeth from behind before challenging him to a one-on-one match.
Dani Luna beats Killer Kelly with a schoolkid pin after Jody Threat stops Masha Slamovich from getting involved in the match. After the match, MK Ultra (Masha Slamovich and Killer Kelly) attack Dani Luna and Jody Threat, then Decay (Rosemary and Havok) show up and chases MK Ultra out of the ring.
It is announced that "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander will face Simon Gotch at No Surrender.
Moose beats KUSHIDA. After the match, Brian Myers, Eddie Edwards and Alisha Edwards show up to celebrate with Moose, then the four of them attack KUSHIDA. Alex Shelley and Kevin Knight show up to even the numbers game, and KUSHIDA, Shelley and Knight force The System to bail out of the ring.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
Queen Aminata beats J-Rod to advance in the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) beat The Midnight Heat ("Rockin'" Ricky Gibson and "Precious" Eddie Pearl).
Backstage, Queen Aminata says she did not move all the way from West Ghana to be average, and even though the women's television title is silver, it looks just as good as gold on her. She says this is not just for the women's television championship, but for all of Africa.
"Legit" Leyla Hirsch beats Rachael Ellering to advance in the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament. During the match, Ellering dislocates her shoulder, and the match continues after Ellering pops it back in.
Backstage, Athena attacks "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose with half of a broken table, starting a brawl that sees members of security get levelled when they try to stop them. The brawl ends with Nyla throwng the broken table half at Athena's head.
The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) beat Lights Camera Faction (Jeaux Braxton and Ice Williams) after using The Infantry's ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) Boot Camp finisher.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo). Shawn Dean says they will be staying in the win columns, as does Carlie Bravo, then "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty shows up to congratulate them on their victory before telling them that The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) and trying to steal their flow by using Boot Camp to win. The Infantry do not like this, and feel that they need to make a move on The Outrunners.
"The Bounty Hunter" Bryan Keith beats Slice Boogie.
Mercedes Martinez beats Trish Adora with a modified Brass City Sleeper to advance in the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
Backstage, Rachael Ellering says she has been thinking about the Women's World Television title tournament for a while now, and admits having to face "Legit" Leyla Hirsch in the first round was tough. Leyla apologizes to Rachael for injuring her, but Rachael tells her that she has nothing to be sorry about as she knew Leyla did not intend to injure her, as only one of them would advance. Rachael also tells her that she has her back in the rest of the tournament.
Lance Archer and The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch) beat Jon Cruz, JC Valentine and James Blackheart in a six-man tag match.
Backstage, The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) are confronted by The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) for using Boot Camp as a finisher. Shawn Dean tells The Outrunners it will be curtains for them if hit Boot Camp - which The Outrunners call "Miami Overdrive" - again, but The Outrunners do not take him seriously.
Dalton Castle beats Kenny King. After the match, Dalton Castle says he is exhausted, but he cannot sleep knowing that there is a face out there that needs a smashing. He says he will wait no longer, and demands Johnny TV give him his answer right now. Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up, and Johnny TV says Dalton Castle is not TV ready while hanging around backstage eating cheese while talking about smashing faces, and that Dalton cannot smash his face unless he agrees to it. Taya Valkyrie mentions Dalton Castle saying he will do anything to smash Johnny's face, then Johnny TV says that he and Taya want The Boys (Brandon and Brent Tate).
Backstage, we hear from Athena, who says someone has come to her show to try to usurp everything she has built up last year, and every time she tries to stand up to Nyla Rose, she has been knocked on her ass, and she is tired of it. She says this is her show and her championship, and for the first time, she has no idea what will happen when she does what she is about to do. Athena says she is not one to back down from a fight, and next week, she challenges Nyla Rose to a tables match for her championship. She says she will do all it takes to put Nyla Rose in the ground.
Diamante beats Kiera Hogan to advance in the ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament.
Backstage, we hear from "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, who accepts Athena's challenge for a tables match. She says that she appreciates the offer to relinquish Athena's title, then says tables are her thing. She says that she enjoys putting Athena through a table that she will make it two out of three falls, meaning that one has to put their opponent through a table twice to win.
Orange Cassidy and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) beat Jeff Jarrett, Jay Lethal, Sonjay Dutt and Satnam Singh. During the match, The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) show up on the stage and scissor to mock The Acclaimed.
We hear from "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, who says that he feels good to face MJF for the AEW World Championship in an Iron Man Match at Revolution. He says that MJF cannot last like he can and is shaking in his boots, as he is a scared and desperate man who knows that The Boogeyman is coming for his title.
The Blackpool Combat Club (Claudio Castagnoli and Jon Moxley) beat La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush and Preston Vance) in a Texas Tornado tag match following an arm breaker with a chain from Moxley to Vance after Wheeler Yuta beats up Jose the Assistant for getting physically involved in the match. After the match, The Butcher, The Blade and Kip Sabian attack Adam Page, who has been watching the match from backstage. They run away when referees and The Dark Order show up.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Jim Ross interviews Wardlow. Wardlow says he and Samoa Joe shared personal stories with each other, then talks about how his father instilled every ounce of athleticism and professionalism he has today. He admits his father was not always in his life, but they eventually had a father-son relationship. He admits his father was not always in his life, but they eventually had a father-son relationship. Suddenly, his father had Stage 4 cancer, and he promised to him that he would be a better man. He says that he grew his hair and beard out after seeing what cancer did to his father, and says that when Joe cut his hair, it cut deeply into his memories of his father. He says that Joe may have survived every company and monster the industry has to offer, he will not survive him.
Mark Briscoe beats "The Technical Beast" Josh Woods. Early in the match, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese and Ari Daivari attack Mark Briscoe, but The Lucha Brothers (Penta el Zero Miedo and Rey Fenix) show up and attack them, taking their brawl backstage.
We see Renee Paquette's interview with Adam Cole. Cole says he has been great and cannot be happier to be back on the road with AEW, and while he is close to an in-ring return, he is celebrating the fact that his body and health are improving. He says that there are many chapters in his story that he has yet to explore, and that the AEW roster has never been better and is absolutely stacked. He says he must be as prepared as humanly possible. Cole says he does not want to name any potential opponents, but he says that his in-ring return is a new chapter for him.
MJF heads to the ring. He says that the fans love Bryan Danielson and that it pisses him off, as they used to love him at one point in time not too long ago. He then says the fans are "fickle, disgusting little monsters" and that he turned his back on them before they could turn their backs on him, then says that he is honest about who he is and that he is "the devil." MJF then says Danielson is not as honest about himself and that the fans like his person and is just like the fans: "a worthless sack of trash." He then says he hates Danielson because he has the fans convinced that he is better than him. MJF says this could not be any further from the truth and that fans only like him because he entertains them the best, puts on the best holds and puts on "five-star bangers," then says everyone is only in it to be world champion. He then says that the world championship is the only way one knows they are the best in the world, and that Danielson has not been able to accomplish this in AEW. MJF says that he is not an idiot and that Danielson will put on the performance of a lifetime and use every trick that he has to put him through the hardest match of his life at Revolution, but in the end, he will be victorious. He then says that he - not Danielson - is the best in the world, and he will prove it because Danielson does not what it takes to beat him. MJF then says that if the fans do not want to take his word for it, they can take it from "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels, who shows up. MJF tells Daniels to tell the truth about Danielson in the squared circle, and Daniels pulls out an envelope before stating that MJF has paid him big money to denigrate Danielson on national television. Daniels says that he could have taken that money back in the day and buried Danielson with for hours, but he is no longer that man, and he tells MJF that Danielson is set to "knock [his] dick into the dirt." He says that in their first match, Danielson hit him so hard that he thought he would die in the ring. He then says that at that moment, he knew he would be great, and when Danielson won the King of the Indies Tournament in APW in 2001, it paved the way for Ring of Honor, and without ROH, there may not have been an AEW or an MJF. Daniels says he has shared locker rooms with Danielson and watched his matches, and that Danielson was "a sponge" who always wanted to learn one thing from every match and did things over and over until he became a world champion. He then says the fans love Danielson - and that MJF hates Danielson - because he is close to becoming world champion and is what MJF wishes he could be. As he calls MJF a fraud and states that Danielson will outwrestle him, MJF knocks the microphone out of his hand. MJF and Daniels argue, and when MJF puts his hands on Daniels, Daniels slaps him, then MJF kicks him in the groin before putting him in The Salt of the Earth. Suddenly, Danielson runs into the ring, and MJF runs away.
We hear from The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn). Austin says that the fans are wrong about them, and Colten says they have wrestled for one year with ten televised matches, and that not every story has a happy ending.
"Jungle Boy" Jack Perry beats "The Machine" Brian Cage. After the match, Christian Cage shows up for the first time in months. Jack Perry charges at Christian, but Christian sprays something into his eyes before removing his cast and arm brace. He then tells Jack Perry he is not done with him and hits him with the Killswitch on the ramp.
Backstage, Renee Paquette announces there will be two tag team battle royal - a traditional Revolution Battle Royal and a Casino Battle Royal - and that the winners will face The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) in a three-way for the AEW tag titles at Revolution. The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster, Anthony Bowens, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn) then show up. Bowens states that they were cheated out of the tag team titles, then says that the match will be a four-way as they will be invoking their rematch clause and taking the tag team titles back.
We hear from The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson), Don Callis and MT Nakamura. As they talk about the upcoming NBA All-Star weekend, Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox show up wanting a rematch. Don Callis tells them that they lost, then Dante Martin says The Elite like to play with balls but do not have any. Kenny Omega then accepts their rematch, then Nick Jackson hits Brandon Cutler in the groin with a basketball while he is still holding the camera.
"Hangman" Adam Page beats Kip Sabian despite the backstage attack from earlier tonight. After the match, The Blackpool Combat Club shows up. Jon Moxley says he and Adam Page do not unfinished business and that he pinned him. He says that while he has respect for Page, he has no fear of him, as he has his number and he will never beat him again. Moxley tells Page to let it go, but Page tells him that either of them are happy with how their last match ended and that this is not how it ends between them. He then says it will only end when one man is left standing. Moxley says that he was hoping Page would do something lie this, then says that Page does not have any friends to talk him out of this. Suddenly, The Dark Order shows up, and Evil Uno takes offense to that statement. Evil Uno tells Moxley that they have had Page's back for the last two years and that The Dark Order is not afraid of Moxley before shoving Moxley back by the face. Moxley tells Page that at Revolution, they will have a Texas Death Match.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews The Jericho Appreciation Society. Chris Jericho says "Absolute" Ricky Starks has a problem with him and keeps demanding a match with him when it is not going to happen, as he can beat him anytime and anywhere because he is not on his level. Daniel Garcia says Starks has a match with him on Rampage and that it is the Society's time, not Starks', and everyone else says that Starks is delusional. He says he has beaten Starks once, and that he will expose him as "an absolute fraud."
This week's Rampage has a special start time of 7 PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific.
Backstage, Tony Schavione interviews The Firm (Stokely Hathaway, Matt Hardy, . Stokely Hathaway says that Hook broke his arm and that Hook should be fired, especially after spending the weekend with civil rights activists and that AEW will hopefully have good news for him. After Matt Hardy mentioned that The Firm had thrown a big party over the weekend, it is then announced through Schiavone that Hook has been suspended pending an investigation.
Before the next match, Saraya and Toni Storm grab a fan from over the barricade and corner a fan to spray paint her, but Ruby Soho shows up before they can attack and spray paint the fan.
Ruby Soho beats Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D. and Toni Storm in a Triple reat . After the match, Ruby is caught between Jamie Hater and Saraya, and Ruby has none of the argument between them.
Pete Dunne beats Tony D'Angelo in a weaponized steel cage match.
We see footage of Cora Jade and Raquel Gonzalez getting ready for the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We hear from both The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) and MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) in footage from earlier today.
Toxic Attraction (Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne) retain the NXT Women's Tag Team Championships against Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta.
Backstage, Amari Cooper and Wendy Choo are talking when Amari mentions she has a partner for the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Wendy tries to ask Dakota Kai to team with her, but Dakota keeps talking to herself.
Grayson Waller leads two police officers into the arena to arrest LA Knight.
We see Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen at the bar talking about Jensen's date with Kayden Carter, who said that Jensen is like a brother to her. It takes an opinion from the bartender - who is Fallon Henley - for Jensen to find out this is not exactly a good thing.
LA Knight heads to the ring, but Grayson Waller shows up with the police officers to arrest LA Knight. Grayson Waller says LA Knight's attacks on him have caused him emotional distress and an inability to sleep. When Waller sics the cops on him, LA Knight shows Knight's attack on him from two weeks ago. LA Knight says he has already read the restraining order from front to back, and that according to the order, he cannot touch Waller, but Grayson Waller cannot touch him. Knight says that the restraining order is not worth the paper it is printed on. One of the cops shrugs, and the cops leave. LA Knight then lays out Waller as soon as Waller turns around. Sanga gets in the ring, but Knight fends him off and says that next week, he will beat Waller.
As Persia Pirotta and Indi Hartwell talk about tonight's match, Dexter Lumis shows up and Indi leaves with him. Duke Hudson then shows up and holds Persia's hand as they leave the locker room.
We hear from Tommaso Ciampa, who says that he has spent built NXT and his home for the last couple of years, yet people think nothing of it, see NXT as a "farm system" and think they are better than him. He says that Dolph Ziggler has mistaken his loyalty for fear, and says that he and Ziggler will both be watching the match for the NXT Championship that they both want, as this is his home.
Carmelo Hayes retains the NXT North American Championship against Cameron Grimes with help from Trick Williams.
Backstage, Kay Lee Ray breaks some glasses before telling Io Shirai there is something she must be must be mad about. After Io Shirai breaks some glasses with the bat, Zoey Stark shows up and destroys her mug. Io Shirai says she likes Kay Lee Ray and leaves, and Zoey Stark admits that Kay Lee Ray is off to a better start than she was. Kay Lee Ray says she and Io Shirai will have some fun.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) to win the 2022 Men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic.
We see a vignette for Nikkita Lyons. She talks about about how her dad told her to stop beating people as she has the potential to bring people together, but also says that she is "a whole lotta woman bringing a whole lotta whuppin.'" Nikkita Lyons debuts next week.
Imperium (Gunther, Fabian Aichner, Marcel Barthel) is in the ring. Fabian Aichner congratulates The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) on winning the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, but their opportunity at the NXT tag titles is just that: an opportunity. He says that one must be able to endure agony and misery in order to face them. Gunther says Imperium has brought honor to pro wrestling, and says it is time to win singles gold in NXT, and that he is watching tonight's NXT title match. Solo Sikoa suddenly shows up and says that for him, it is all about smacking the taste out of the mouth of the biggest man around, and says he will make Gunther his bitch.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Dolph Ziggler. He says that Tommaso Ciampa is the pulse of NXT, but next week, he will stop that pulse when he kicks the doors to his house in. He also says he will be watching the NXT Championship match closely.
NXT LVL UP starts this Friday at 10 PM Eastern/9 PM Central on Peacock and WWE Network! (The show replaces 205 Live, which has been redundant due to the sunset of the Cruiserweight Division.)
Backstage, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams talk about tonight's match when Pete Dunne shows up and congrats Carmelo, saying Carmelo is still North American Champion...for now.
Bron Breakker retains the NXT Championship against Santos Escobar despite interference from the rest of Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez) and Dolph Ziggler, the latter of whom gets beaten up by Tommaso Ciampa after hitting Breakker with a superkick.
The Dark Order (John Silver and Alex Reynolds) beat Ariya Daivari and Invictus Khash.
QT Marshall beats Pat Brink.
"Platinum" Max Caster beats Cameron Stewart.
"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Carlie Bravo.
Backstage, Alex Marvez interviews Fuego del Sol. He says that it is always a numbers game with The Acclaimed, and while they will do the same song and dance, he will be quick on his feet and he will be ready for them.
Emi Sakura beats Angelica Risk.
2point0 (Jeff Parker and Matt Lee) beat The Metro Brothers (Chris and JC Metro).
MT Nakazawa beats Joey Sweets.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Jora Johl. Johl says 2021 was his year, and tonight as well as this year, we will see his force.
Frankie Kazarian beats Luke Sampson with the crossface chickenwing.
Jora Johl beats Axel Rico.
The Dark Order (Alan "5" Angels and Preston "10" Vance) beat Chaos Project (Luther and Serpentico).
It's time for Miz TV to start tonight's show. Tonight's guest is Drew McIntyre. Miz apologizes for John Morrison's absence, saying Morrison is with a producer making a Bad Bunny diss track, then talks about the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match and asks McIntyre about the possibility of his title reign ending there. Miz says he would be panicking, and says he cannot understand how McIntyre can be so calm given the match as well as Sheamus stabbing him in the back, and says WWE robbed McIntyre of the satisfaction of getting revenge against Sheamus one-on-one. As he speaks, Miz gives McIntyre no opportunity to speak, and McIntyre has to tell him to shut up and not interrupt him or else he will regret it. Miz interrupts him, and McIntyre makes him regret it with a headbutt. McIntyre then throws the Money in the Bank Briefcase all the way to the stage and leaves, then Miz says that the pressure is getting to McIntyre before saying he has none of the pressure because he is bringing it with the Money in the Bank contract. Miz says there are so many variables that could go wrong for McIntyre, but that there is only one thing that needs to go right for him, and says that he is a master strategist as far as cashing the contract in is involved. He then tells the WWE and Universal Champions of WWE that he is in control, and that when the dust settles, he will stand in the ring as a champion, content being awesome. Miz then says that if Edge wants to talk about high-stakes poker, then he has a move for him. Miz then removes himself from the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match.
Backstage, Matt Riddle asks The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) who their favorite United States presidents are, and The Lucha House Party make it known the three of them will send a message to The Hurt Business (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) tonight.
Matt Riddle and The Lucha House Party (Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado) beat The Hurt Business (MVP, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) in a six-man tag match. After the match, an angry Bobby Lashley attacks Matt Riddle and The Lucha House Party before putting Riddle in the Hurt Lock.
Backstage, The Miz thanks Adam Pearce for the opportunity to be in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber match, then says he wants to give back and wants someone who is deserving to take his spot: John Morrison. Pearce says he will take that into consideration.
Backstage, Mandy Rose talks with Bad Bunny, wishing him luck on Saturday Night Live this weekend before Damian Priest shows up. Sarah Schreiber then interviews Priest and Bad Bunny. Priest talks about joining the Raw roster and hanging with one of the biggest stars on the planet when R-Truth is suddenly pinned by Akira Tozawa for the WWE 24/7 Championship. Akira backs into Priest, then Priest rams Tozawa into a bunch of crates before allowing Bad Bunny to pin Tozawa for the WWE 24/7 Championship.
Backstage, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) meets with Adam Pearce, and Kofi Kingston asks Pearce to put him in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber while Woods wants his best-of-five series with Retribution. The Miz shows up, and Kofi makes it clear he is entering the match. The Miz says he and Pearce has an understand, and Kofi and Miz argue until Pearce puts Miz in a match with Kofi. If The Miz wins, John Morrison enters the match; if Kofi wins, he is in. Kofi says he has no problem fighting his way back into the WWE Championship picture, the he and Woods make fun of The Miz's Marine movies when Miz says KofiMania sucked.
Before the next match, Lacey Evans thanks Charlotte Flair for getting herself disqualified last week so she could get a shot at the WWE Raw Women's Championship that she rightfully deserved. She says that she has been taking in the knowledge of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, who says she will be ready to be champion on Sunday, then she and Peyton gift Charlotte with a heart-shaped candy that says "Bite Me" on it. Peyton then realizes she should have given Asuka a gift, as Asuka will be giving her the WWE Raw Women's Championship on Sunday.
Charlotte Flair and Asuka vs. Peyton Royce and Lacey Evans ends when Lacey Evans walks out of the match, telling Charlotte Flair that she will not be putting her hands on her because she is pregnant. It takes a moment for "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair to go with this, then the match is suddenly over. (In reality, Lacey Evans is legitimately pregnant, and WWE had only found out earlier in the day.)
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Sheamus. Sheamus says he should not have to fight for the odds, and although he got a one-on-one match against McIntyre that turned into a six-man war, he will win the Gauntlet Match and watch everyone do the work until they are right for the picking. He then says he will Brogue Kick the competition and that Drew McIntyre will hopefully be eliminated, making his work easier when he becomes WWE Champion.
Kofi Kingston beats The Miz to enter the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match.
Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lana and Naomi. Lana says Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler walk around like they are the best of all time, but she just wants to be her best, and any win she gets is a cherry on top. She also is glad to have Naomi by her side to keep her on track. Naomi says that Nia Jax got what she deserved, and that Lana is going to take the fight to Shayna tonight.
We hear from Randy Orton, who says that the business between himself and Drew McIntyre remains unfinished thanks to Sheamus. He then says he will win tonight's Gauntlet Match to become the last participant as says he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants. He talks about how he lit The Fiend on fire and made it so that The Fiend was no more, and says that he is now focused on the WWE Championship and that he will be in the ring with five victims this Sunday. Before Orton can finish speaking, however, the scene suddenly wswitches to Alexa Bliss in the Firefly Fun House, who mourns the death of The Fiend before stating that he will be reborn as she sits in the center of a pentagram. The candles are all blown out one by one as the room glows red, and Alexa Bliss laughs as the camera zooms in on her and her white irises. The scene then cuts to black.
"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Lana with the Kirifuda Clutch. During the match, Nia Jax attacks Naomi only for Naomi to get the upper hand. Baszler grabs Naomi, and despite Lana rolling her up, Baszler kicks out and gets in the Kirifuda Clutch for the victory.
Backstge, Braun Strowman asks Adam Pearce why he is not in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match, and upon finding out that he is not a former WWE Champion, he tells Pearce to tell Shane McMahon to make things right or else things will not be pretty.
Before the next match, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says he cannot tell what Kofi Kingston is trying to do after entering the Elimination Chamber Match, and says he will destroy his hopes of becoming WWE Champion again. He tells Kofi Kingston to be positive about being in tonight's Gauntlet Match, as tonight will be a warm-up for him when he sets the example of what he will do in the Elimination Chamber when he becomes WWE Champion. Kofi Kingston then enters the ring as the second participant of the Gauntlet Match
Sheamus beat Kofi Kingston, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy, Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre in a Gauntlet Match to enter last in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Match. During the match, Omos grabs Xavier Woods by the throat and choke slams him over the barricade for playing his trombone. When Kofi confronts Omos, Omos gets ejected from the match. Randy Orton is eliminated by count-out after all of the Thunderdome screens are replaced with images of Alexa Bliss laughing. After the match, Sheamus brags about beating Drew McIntyre, saying that McIntyre will never beat him and will prove it by becoming the next WWE Champion.
Yuka Sakazaki beats Mei Suruga to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Emi Sakura beats Veny (who has wrestled under the name Asuka and is not to be confused with the WWE wrestler Asuka, aka Kana) to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Ryo Mizunami beats Maki Itoh to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Aja Kong beats Rin Kadokura to advance to the next round of the AEW Women's World Championship Eliminator Tournament.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh "The Goods" Woods) vs. The Briscoes (Jay and Mark Briscoe) at Final Battle Fallout
Alex Zayne vs. Bandido from Honor Reigns Supreme
Backstage, Dalton Castle gives Joe Hendry ideas for poses for a photo shoot as only he can.
Sumie Sakai vs. Nicole Savoy from Honor Reigns Supreme
Brian Zane lists the top five factions in Ring of Honor history.
LifeBlood ("Overkill" Mark Haskins and "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams) vs. Vincent and Bateman from Honor Reigns Supreme
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) and 2 Guys 1 Tag (Silas Young and Josh "The Goods" Woods) vs. Dan Maff, Jeff Cobb, Jay Lethal and Jonathan Gresham from Honor Reigns Supreme
Frankie Frank and The Friendship Farm ("Sweet" Robin Shaw and Super Beetle) beat the team of Mikey O'Shea, Steven Tresario and Keita Murray after O'Shea and Murray walk out on Tresario for pushing them into the corner so he can get the pin. After the match, David Marquez interviews Frankie Frank, who says that he has the fans behind him now and that 2020 will be his year.
Anthony Idol beats "Uptown" Andy Brown to advance in the PP3 Cup Tournament after Ray Rosas is ejected from ringside after getting involved in the match once too often. After the match, David Marquez interviews Anthony Idol, who says that he has the PP3 Cup on his mind, and he will show how much he cares when he breaks Ray Rosas in half in the finals.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat Wasted Youth (Adriel Noctis and Sketch). After the match, Johnny Yuma shows up to congratulate The Wolf Zaddies in an attempt to get Bad Dude Tito to rejoin Vermin, but Bad Dude Tito pays no attention to him and Cabrera bumps into him from behind intentionally.
Backstage, Ray Rosas calls the PP3 Cup a false sense of accomplishment, then says he will face Watts for the Heritage Championship. Watts shows up and challenges Ray Rosas to a tag team match, and Rosas agrees before looking for a tag team partner.
Before the next match, Howdy Price shows up with Levi Shapiro and Shapiro alone. Howdy tells Shapiro to bring some gold back to the Price Check Ranch.
Levi Shapiro beats Dan Joseph by disqualification after he is attacked from behind and put in a crossface that multiple referees, wrestlers and officials have to break up. Dan Joseph retains the UWN Television Championship.
Next week: Buddy Royal in action! Ray Rosas vs. Watts for the Hollywood Heritage Championship! Lacey Ryan vs. Heather Monroe in their Best of Seven Series! Adrian Quest gets his UWN Television Championship rematch!
Stephanie McMahon shows up to start tonight's show. She introduces Shane McMahon, who demands that ring announcer Mike Rome introduce him properly. He does it to his satisfaction, then Shane demands that he introduce him in French. Since Mike cannot speak French, Shane calls himself "best in the world" in French. He then says he said it in "proper Parisian french" and not the "dirty" Quebecois dialect. Stepanie then announces that every part of both Raw and SmackDown Live's rosters are subject to change, and Shane says that tag teams and group can potentially be broken up. After Stephanie says that everyone is on the road to next year's WrestleMania, she is about to introduce somebody when Shane stops her to show some stills of himself beating The Miz up. As Stephanie is about to introduce the first Superstar to switch brands, The Miz's music hits, and The Miz attacks Shane from behind. Shane retreats after The Miz attacks him with a steel chair.
The Shield's Final Chapter is this Sunday at 9:30 PM Eastern/6:30 PM Pacific on the WWE Network!
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) and War Raiders (Hanson and Rowe) - who are now known as "The Viking Experience" with Hanson known as "Ivar" and Rowe being called "Erik" - beat Ricochet, Aleister Black, Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder. (The name change suffers extreme backlash almost immediately, and WWE compromises by changing the team's name to "Viking Raiders" two weeks later. Also not surprisingly, the video below gets downvoted to oblivion as soon as it goes public on YouTube.)
It is announced that Cedric Alexander is coming soon to Raw from 205 Live.
Before the next match, Zelina Vega re-introduces herself and Andrade for the Raw crowd, then says that Andrade has done some extraordinary things himself. Andrade then address Finn Balor in Spanish.
Andrade beats Finn Balor after Zelina Vega hits Finn Balor with a hurricanrana from the apron behind the referee's back.
Elias is in the ring. After playing The Undertaker's theme, he says that his music is so powerful that it brought back John Cena as The Doctor of Thuganomics and caused The Undertaker to return, and asks why the legends want to interrupt "this legend." He says that he will be ready for The Undertaker next time, then makes fun of the Montreal Canadiens failing to make the NHL playoffs before being nearly booed out of the building. He says that if anyone interrupts him this time, they will never show their face again, then says this will be the last time he performs on Raw. He is almost immediately interrupted by Rey Mysterio. Both Rey and Elias brawl, and Rey forces Elias to retreat. Suddenly, Lars Sullivan shows up, and Rey fights him off. Rey's speed is eventually overpowered by Lars' strength, and Lars hits Rey with the Freak Accident. Sullivan then plants Rey with a massive sit-out powerbomb.
Before the next match, Bobby Roode says there have been a few changes tonight, and that the only thing that won't change is that he and Gable can defeat any tag team when they are on their game. Gable says they are on their game tonight, and if anyone doubts that, the invitation is open. The invitation is answered by The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso).
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Bobby Roode and Chad Gable.
It's time for A Moment Of Bliss. Tonight's guest is Sami Zayn. Alexa Bliss says that tonight may be her last night, and decides to give the Montreal, Quebec, Canada crowd a proper French farewell with the help of tonight's guest Sami Zayn. Sami Zayn shows up, and the hometown ovation is so strong that Sami's theme is replayed not once, but twice. After getting the crowd fired up a few more times, Sami says he has been in the city all week spending time with family and friends and taking everything in, and says that while the city is great, he can't stand the people. He says that the low point of his week is being here right now, and says that something in the air is "so Quebec." He also says he did not want to be here and do this segment, and says it is so funny because nine months ago, he would have looked forward to all this. Now, however, the cheers make him sick. This causes the crowd to chant for "Kevin Owens," and Sami says that makes him even sicker because the fans project their unaddressed issues onto him and he is not taking it. He says that Montreal crowd are not even fans, as they are too busy being critics and kingmakers. Alexa tells Sami that he is the problem, not the fans, and Sami says he no longer lives in Montreal, that he has left before and that he is leaving again right now. he then tells the fans "See you in Hell" and leaves.
We see footage from earlier today where Bayley is met by The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce). Bayley is incensed by The IIconics' presence and challenges to a match in the ring with a partner other than Sasha Banks.
Bayley's tag team partner for the next match is revealed to be Naomi.
Bayley and Naomi beat The IIconics (Billie Kay and Peyton Royce).
EC3 vs. Braun Strowman ends with Strowman choke slamming EC3 through a table.
It is announced that Eric Young is officially on Raw.
Becky Lynch beats Ruby Riott despite the interference by Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Baron Corbin, Bobby Lashley, Lio Rush and Drew McIntyre. McIntyre does not care who Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns' third man is; he just wants his hands on Roman. Corbin says the WrestleMania honeymoon is over, and tonight, Seth and Roman will be run off Raw. Lio Rush then says the real question now is who would be stupid enough to team with Seth and Roman.
Natalya enters the ring. She congratulates Becky Lynch on her victories for both tonight and at WrestleMania, then says she has helped take the dream of main eventing WrestleMania and make it a reality. After mentioning that Becky was the first to pin "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and win both women's titles at the same time, she then proclaims that she is coming for the Raw women's title. Becky says she has spent years in the trenches with women who were overlooked like she was, and once she held both titles over her head, she knew those women would hunt her down. After mentioning that the both of them had to scratch and claw just to get a foot in the door of WWE, Becky gives Natalya credit for building the women's division from the ground up. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up. Lacey says she admires Natalya's determination, but says the Raw women's title should not be around the waist of a has-been. She tells Natalya and Becky Lynch to stop talking about a title match, as a lady knows how to curry favor and get what she wants. She announces that she is officially on Raw and that she wants the Raw women's title, and that she has the authority as per the McMahon Family to face Natalya to see who will face Becky for that title. She tells Becky to pay attention as she educates Natalya on a woman's right, as she could teach a man a thing or two.
Lacey Evans beats Natalya to face Becky Lynch for the WWE Raw Women's Championship.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. After saying Charly will have to wait to see their third man, Rollins says life is good for them and will be the opposite for their opponents tonight. Rollins says that tonight may be their last night on Raw, but Roman says that if it is, they're going to make it a good one.
We see a vignette consisting of a dollhouse, dolls, stuffed animals and rocking chairs.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns' partner is revealed to be "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles.
Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beat Drew McIntyre, Baron Corbin and Bobby Lashley.
Taya Valkyrie retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Tessa Blanchard in a street fight following a top rope double foot stomp through a table.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Dezmond Xavier winning the Super X Cup at Destination X 2017.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Team Impact (Sami Callihan, Eli Drake, Fallah Bahh, Eddie Edwards). Sami Callihan says that he will make himself team captain for he is wrestler of the year. This puts him at odds with Fallah Bahh, Eddie Edwards and Eli Drake. Sami Callihan says he is in it for the money as he is a "maniac for hire," then leaves. Eli Drake, on the other hand, says that everyone should play to their strengths while telling Eddie to bring back the Eddie Edwards of old. Eli then tells Team AAA (Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Vikingo, Aerostar, Puma King) "You can't lucha like we lucha."
Willie Mack beats Ethan Page.
We hear from Killer Kross, who says that Johnny Impact will need a miracle tonight, as tonight will be a 3-on-1 handicap match for him. He says that if Johnny isn't focused, his wandering mind will be prone to assault. Killer Kross says that he will eventually strike, for everyone pays the toll and he is not going away. When Kross leaves, the camera catches Willie Mack walking into a room backstage. Jake Crist and Dave Crist are seen following him into the room.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Team AAA (Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Vikingo, Aerostar, Puma King). Psycho Clown tells Team Impact (Sami Callihan, Eli Drake, Fallah Bahh, Eddie Edwards) that AAA is coming for them tonight and winning on their turf. Puma King says they are doing this for Mexico, as does Psycho Clown.
Sami Callihan shows up. He tells Rich Swann to listen to him up close, as everyone knows about their history, and calls Swann's sit-down interview from last week "fake news." He tells Rich Swann that he gave him opportunities to return home, but he has turned them down, and says that if they are friends like Swann says they are, he will come into the ring and take his offer. Rich Swann shows up, and Sami says they can do this the easy way or the hard way before telling him to put on the shirt. He tosses the shirt at Rich, who throws it back at him. This starts a brawl between the two men. After some fighting, Sami hits Swann with a piledriver on the stage, and referees have to tell Sami to go to the back. Sami turns on the referees and tosses Swann into a table off the side of the stage.
Team AAA (Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Vikingo, Aerostar, Puma King) beats Team Impact (Sami Callihan, Eli Drake, Fallah Bahh, Eddie Edwards) to win the World Cup. Eli Drake is eliminated by Puma King after an argument with Eddie Edwards over the Kendo stick, which causes Eddie to slap Eli. Near the end of the match, Eli Drake shows up with a kendo stick, and when Psycho Clown kicks out of a roll-up, Eli hits Eddie with the kendo stick to cost him - and Team Impact - the match.
Reno Scum (Adam Thornstowe and Luster The Legend) returns to Impact in two weeks!
Santana and Ortiz are angry with themselves for losing the Impact World Tag Team titles while Konnan says he should have listened to his gut feeling. He says that he will get them a rematch, but they will do things his way. He also tells Santana and Ortiz that this will be the last time The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) will face off with The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix)
Su Yung and Allie notice Rosemary playing mind games backstage, and Rosemary is briefly seen Allie and Su Yung.
We hear from "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who says that Las Vegas, Nevada will never be the same again when she makes her in-ring debut.
Next week: Eli Drake vs. Eddie Edwards!
Johnny Impact retains the Impact World Championship against Moose, Killer Kross and "The Machine" Brian Cage after hitting Moose with Starship Pain and going for the pinfall as Brian Cage hits Killer Kross with the Drill Claw.
Here are the top five moments from Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie in a Street Fight for the Impact Knockouts Championship!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
Lashley beats Sami Callihan by disqualification when oVe (Jake and Dave Crist) get involved after Lashley hits the Spear. After the match, Jake and Dave Crist continue to attack Lashley, then Eddie Edwards runs into the ring and fights the Crist Brothers off before tossing one of them to Lashley, who then press slams one of the Crist brothers out of the ring and into the other.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Eli Drake and Chris Adonis. Eli Drake tells Austin Aries he is still the recognized Impact World Champion, and says that this title rematch is Austin Aries' first match. He tells Aries to enjoy carrying the World Championship as he travels around the world and picks up other titles, for he has never met someone like Eli Drake, and he cannot stop being himself and being the champion.
Brian Cage is coming...
At the clubhouse, The Latin-American Xchange are playing dominoes when Konnan addresses The Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley), saying they are nothing. Konnan then asks Homicide to expand LAX operations in Tijuana, Mexico so they can do business together again.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is the marriage between Braxton Lee and Laurel Van Ness, which got spoiled by Allie.
Allie is making her way into the building when she notices a note on her bags. It tells her to "meet me at the tunnel at 22."
Austin Aries says he has been collecting championships around the world and defending them left and right for the last couple of months, and that nobody expected him to walk in two weeks ago and become the new Impact World Champion, including himself. Eli Drake has made the challenge, and he is going to take it. He has been the company for a long time, through the good times and bad, but there has been a rebirth and he can make a difference. He can only make a difference if he is on top, and to stay on top, he must remain champion. He tells Eli Drake he has never stepped into the ring with someone like him, and he hopes Eli Drake has prepared himself as he does not expect to beat him in 60 seconds. Whether it takes 60 seconds or 60 minutes, he will walk out Impact World Champion.
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose, who says he does not care what Alberto El Patron has to say concerning last week's main event. Suddenly, he is attacked from behind by El Patron, which starts a brawl between the two men.
Rosemary beats Hania the Huntress after using Hania's momentum against her following a top rope cross body. After the match, Hania continues to attack Rosemary. Suddenly, Rosemary bites Hania on the arm and almost Red Wedding, and Hania manages to retreat.
Johnny Impact takes some advice from "Reborn" Matt Sydal backstage before their match tonight.
Ethan Carter III's mystery tag team partner is Tyrus, who has not been seen in Impact in months.
Allie makes it to Stage 22, where she finds a card and some Valentine's Day chocolates. The card reads "Love is hard, never lame, very crazy, very insane." As she continues to read the card, she realizes it is Laurel Van Ness, who pops out of a nearby box. Allie smacks her with the box of chocolates before beating her up and putting her back in the box.
Ethan Carter III and Tyrus beat Johnny Impact and "Reborn" Matt Sydal after Ethan Carter III uses the ropes for leverage.
Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong find the office for Park, Park and Park and vandalize it in an attempt to bring out Abyss.
"The Machine" Brian Cage beats Jon Cruz in his official debut.
Backstage, Trevor Lee tells Caleb Konley that the colors of the Puerto Rican flag mean nothing to them, and that only the tag team titles mean anything. He says that if The Latin-American Xchange come after Konley, then they are coming after him. They go looking for LAX only to find Fallah Bahh eating some M&Ms. They then see the Mumbai Cats, and think they are LAX in disguise. They attack them and unmask them only find out they are not LAX.
Taiji Ishimori retains the Impact X Division Championship against El Hijo del Fantasma.
Next week: Moose vs. Alberto El Patron! Cult of Lee (Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley) vs. The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz)! Johnny Impact puts his #1 contendership for the Impact World Championship on the line against Ethan Carter III!
Austin Aries retains the Impact World Championship against Eli Drake.
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
The Authors of Pain beat two random guys before hitting them with a post-match Super Collider.
We get a closer look at Tyler Bate.
Billie Kay and Peyton Royce beat Ember Moon and Liv Morgan.
Roderick Strong says SAnitY (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dain) is bullying Tye Dillinger into getting him to join them and that he will not stand for it. No Way Jose is also tired of the numbers game and that he had to back him up, saying that Dillinger is well-respected in both the locker room and NXT.
#DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa) show up. They talk about how their dreams came true at NXT TakeOver: Toronto and earned match of the year for 2016, and mention their tag team title loss at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. Gargano says that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) has doubt in their eyes, and if they put them down, they'll keep getting back up, and they want their rematch for the NXT tag titles. Paul Ellering shows up with The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar), and gives them their rematch in two weeks - enough time to make peace with their loved ones. Gargano and Ciampa make peace with each other, then say they might as well have the tag team title rematch right now. Suddenly, #DIY is attacked from behind by The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder), and Akam and Rezar rush the ring to go after The Revival as they escape through the crowd.
We get a closer look at Trent Seven.
Kassius Ohno is coming back to NXT...
General Manager William Regal announces that there will be a Triple Threat Match between Peyton Royce, Liv Morgan and Ember Moon next week, and the winner will face Asuka for the NXT Women's Championship in two weeks' time.
Tyler Bate retains the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Trent Seven in the title's first-ever defense. Both men shake hands and show respect after the match.
Dean Ambrose starts the show. He says he is in the fight for his life at Fastlane, and that he's gotten his hands dirty against Brock Lesnar as of late...and Brock Lesnar isn't too thrilled. Ambrose calls Lesnar out, but instead of getting Brock Lesnar, he gets Stephanie McMahon instead. Stephanie McMahon tells Ambrose he'll get an F5...but that F5 is a Fatal Five-Way match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. The match is up next, and if Roman Reigns interferes, Dean Ambrose is out of the triple threat match at Fastlane.
Kevin Owens beats Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler, Stardust and Tyler Breeze with a pop-up powerbomb and pinfall on Tyler Breeze in a Fatal 5-Way match to win the WWE Intercontinental Championship!
Renee Young interviews Dean Ambrose, who says that he hasn't lost everything quite yet and plans to win at Fastlane. Kevin Owens shows up after Ambrose leaves, and tells Renee to say that he was right when he said he would be the one to take the WWE Intercontinental Championship back. Ziggler shows up, clapping, and wants a title shot after beating him twice recently. Owens refuses to give him one and leaves.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up, and says the last time they meet Edge and Christian, they totally reeked...of booty. They make fun of their backstage battle of the bands from last September. At Fastlane, they will be on The Cutting Edge Peep Show. They then focus on Mark Henry, calling him "The World's Largest Bootyhole" after what happened last week. Mark Henry shows up, starting the next match.
Big E beats Mark Henry thanks to the distraction from Xavier Woods.
Byron Saxton interviews Brie Bella in the ring. She says that last week was hard for Daniel Bryan, but the love he was given has helped him make this into a positive. Suddenly, Charlotte shows up. She says that there will never be another Superstar like him, saying he was in a league of his own. Brie says he still is. Charlotte then goes on to make fun of the recent retirement of Daniel Bryan as well as the fact that Brie Bella is sole breadwinner for them. She tells Brie to go home, as nobody except for Daniel Bryan and Nikki Bella need her. Brie knows that Charlotte is getting into her head, and tells her that she isn't an easy opponent to beat. Ric Flair leaves, then Charlotte brings Brie's future family into this. Brie beats Charlotte up until she retreats.
Chris Jericho guests on commentary for the next match.
AJ Styles beats The Miz with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Chris Jericho gets on the mic, but AJ Styles stops him, knowing he's here because the loss to him still eats him up inside. AJ Styles challenge Jericho to a third match at Fastlane. Jericho says he isn't so sure if he should wrestle him again, and tells Styles he'll give him his answer on SmackDown.
The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) show up and call out The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), then say that they probably won't show up after what they did to them last week. D-Von reminds everyone that they aren't just relics of wrestling's past, and that they are still the baddest tag team on the planet. Bubba Ray says yet again that the tables are gone forever, and that their legacy is defined by their multiple tag team title reigns, not a piece of furniture. He also says that The Dudley Boyz don't care what the WWE Universe chants.
Summer Rae beats Paige.
Paul Heyman is in the ring. Heyman is confident that Brock Lesnar will win at Fastlane, then calls out Roman Reigns. Roman shows up. Heyman tells Reigns he has the utmost respect for him, and tells him that Brock Lesnar is in his way and that he has a choice to make: making his daughter happy by becoming WWE World Heavyweight Champion or helping his best friend succeed, as he can't have both. Roman Reigns admits that Heyman has some good points, but says he's gonna find a way to win Sunday. They both shake hands, then Heyman leaves the ring. Suddenly, Roman Reigns is attacked from behind by The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) until Dean Ambrose makes the save. The Dudleys then retreat. Afterwards, Dean Ambrose almost hits Dirty Deeds on Roman Reigns, and reminds him that Sunday, it's just business.
The Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award will be awarded to one exceptional individual next week on Raw.
Heath Slater beats Zack Ryder thanks to the distraction from the rest of The Social Outcasts (Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel).
Goldust - dressed as a waiter - intrudes on R-Truth's dinner date with his wife. It doesn't go very well after he gets champagne all over his wife's dress and R-Truth has to clean it off.
Kevin Owens will defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Dolph Ziggler at Fastlane.
The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, Alberto Del Rio) beats Neville and The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
WWE looks back on the legacy and career of Booker T as part of Black History Month.
Becky Lynch had words with Naomi and Tamina backstage before the show, and Tamina superkicked Becky.
Michelle Beadle is in the crowd tonight.
Alberto Del Rio tells Renee Young that he let Kalisto beat him, and if Kalisto is a true champion, he would take his challenge of a two-out-of-three falls match for the US title at Fastlane.
Becky Lynch beats Naomi with the Disarmher, then Tamina attacks Becky after the match. Sasha Banks makes the save, and Naomi and Tamina retrat.
Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns take on The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) this Thursday night on SmackDown!
The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) give us a choice: awaken from your slumber or beg for mercy. Bray Wyatt plans to put Big Show down like he did Kane and Ryback.
Big Show vs. Braun Strowman ends when The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan) flood the ring, but Ryback shows up and decimates the Family only for the numbers game to catch up. Kane then comes out from underneath the ring and evens the odds. The Wyatt Family retreat as the show ends.
Alicia Fox hides under a table and scares some people.
Nattie's mom and dad come to visit. Nattie's dad is the infamous Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart of the Hart Foundation. In recent times, he has been dealing with drug addiction, and according to Nattie, he isn't quite all there.
Mark meets with some of the Divas. They're all set for the European tour. After Mark leaves, Brie Mode is mentioned, and Paige want to see it during the overseas tour. Brie is down for it, but Nikki is not.
The European tour is in full swing. Alicia Fox is not exactly happy with the fact that Wade "Bad News" Barrett is on the tour, as they used to date until he broke up with her. She still can't stand being near him because of it as it makes her feel physically ill.
Nattie is trying to petition the court to get her dad the help that he needs, as her dad doesn't believe there's anything wrong with him. She finds out she has to go to court next week as her dad doesn't believe he has a problem. She talks to Brie about it, and they both agree she'll have to confront her dad about his drug addiction problem at some point.
Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox are off tour, and they're heading on a trip to Las Vegas together.
Brie and Nikki are at the MTV European Music Awards. They co-host a segment with David Hasselhoff.
Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox talk about Wade Barrett. Rosa tells Alicia she'll have to face Wade at some point, but Alicia doesn't want to listen to her and takes her anger out on Rosa.
Brie, Nikki and Paige have some drinks during the tour. Nikki heads out early, and tasks Paige with watching Brie, telling her not to let her leave the hotel. After Nikki leaves, they both get a few more shots...and some more...and some more. Paige is going for Brie Mode...and she gets it.
Brie and Paige head to another bar. They both listen to Brie's entrance theme on the way there, and Brie and Paige take some more shots with worms in them. Brie Mode eventually goes into full effect. They then call Nikki on the way back to the hotel. Nikki picks up and finds out she's drunk.
Meanwhile, at Las Vegas, Alicia and Rosa Mendes are at Rosa's house. Alicia has had some time to think and apologizes to Rosa, and tells her that Wade really broke her heart.
Nikki checks on Brie back at the hotel. They both agreed that they would work out at the gym before Raw and knocks on the door. She calls Paige, who says she left Brie at the elevator. Nikki gets hotel staff to open the door to her room, and as she tries to get her to wake up, Brie pukes on her and then pukes in the toilet. Nikki is disgusted with her.
Alicia Fox joins the rest of the Divas on the European tour. She, Ariane and Nattie take a Beatles-related tour. Nattie uses the tour to relax after dealing with her dad. Alicia mentions that she still feels stung by Wade Barrett breaking up with her, and Nattie thinks that she may still have feelings for him.
Paige and Brie - who is now sober - talk what happened after last night. Nikki is still worried about Brie, as she may not be at her best come their match on Raw. Thankfully, Brie makes it through the match.
Brie, Nikki and Alicia meet for dinner. Nattie shows up right after them, but she is crying because her dad went to the emergency room and nearly died.
Nattie has a meet-and-greet. Once again, she doesn't have to worry about her problems...for a little while.
Later, Nattie talks to TJ about what's going on with her dad, and asks TJ to try to reach him as he is close to him she can't do it by herself. TJ looks past their differences and agrees to help out.
Paige and Alicia Fox are at catering. One of the Bellas meets up with Wade, who is nearby. Alicia Fox knows she has to talk to Wade, but she doesn't have a strategy and the thought of talking to him still makes him sick to his stomach. After Alicia gets it out of her system, Paige eventually leaves Alicia alone with Wade, and she finally asks Wade why he broke up with him. Thankfully, Wade is willing to talk it out and make the post-break-up easier. He tells her she didn't see himself the rest of his life with her, and he didn't want to waste both his time and hers. Them talking it out makes it easier for both people, especially Alicia.
TJ is at Nattie's place. Nattie's dad shows up, and Nattie feels like she's making a very difficult decision, even though she knows it's for the best. Nattie has called Dan Spivey, who now works as a drug counselor and runs a sobriety center. Spivey shows up and somehow manages to get Nattie's dad to head someplace where he can get clean.
The show begins with a coupe of tag teams in front of Kane and Big Show. Kane announces that there will be a Tag Team Turmoil match tonight, and that the team of Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns will be the first team in.
Bray Wyatt beats R-Truth.
The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) guest on commentary for the next match.
Paige beats Summer Rae with the PTO.
Fandango beats Adam Rose. Before the match, Adam Rose skips the trust fall during his entrance, and after the match, Rose takes his frustrations out on the Rosebuds when one of them checks to see if he's all right.
Dusty Rhodes will be on Raw next week.
Despite their differences, Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns manage to survive from beginning to end and win tonight's Tag Team Turmoil match after Kane and Big Show, the last team to enter, implode with a Knockout Punch to Kane. Other teams in the match were The Miz and Damien Mizdow, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso), Los Matadores (Fernando and Diego), The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor, who ended up getting disqualified when they fragrantly disregard the referee), and Slater-Gator (Heath Slater and Titus O'Neil).
