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.
Backstage, Keynote Kevin mentions his strategy for his upcoming match when Dan Joseph shows up, says that Kevin is a "crashout," and causes Kevin to flip out on him as he runs away.
Dan Joseph beats Keynote Kevin by disqualification - and crashout - after Kevin shoves the referee when the referee tells him to get Dan Joseph out of the corner.
David Marquez interviews Duke Hanson (formerly Duke Hudson in NXT). He answers Richard Holliday's challenge and says he will show him what a real college try looks like.
Queens Gets The Money (Patrick Fitzpatrick and Jay Mesias) beat Jake Redondo and Manbun Jesus.
We hear from Shawn K. Wachter MBA, who says that The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) are showing up next week and that he has a deal for them with "sky high ROI" with The Explosion (Rex Wallace and Joe Ocasio). He tells Gotham Wrestling to give the people what they want as well as what he wants: The Good Brothers.
Ray Jaz heads to the ring. He talks about his loss in last week's main event, then says that this one is personal because he let himself and the fans down by making one bad decision. He says he was stupid enough to pick "The Greek God" Papadon as his partner, as he thought he would have stepped up and been a real partner and bring the UWN tag titles to New York, but he showed his true colors. Jaz says he should have known better and that he now stands alone. Suddenly, Little Guido shows up and says he had a lot of big deals going on and that going forward, he will be the commissioner of Gotham Wrestling. He says that this will be good for the both of them, then he then makes things up for Ray Jaz by putting him in match for the UWN Heritage Championship against "One in a Million" Maximilien, and tells him that he will not have to worry about Papadon.
Backstage, Jake Sparrow asks Drew Gulak who he thinks he is making him tap out, and next time they square up, Gulak should turn around and go home, for he is "The Son of the Sun" and the pro wrestling world revolves around him.
Chris Dickinson quickly beats A'Don Allen by submission with an STF. After the match, David Marquez tries to interview Chris Dickinson, but Dickinson says "I got nothing to say to you. Where's the pay window?"
Richard Holliday beats Duke Hanson with a low blow followed by the 2008 after nearly sending Hanson into the ref after powering out of a Boston Crab.
We hear from Mark Briscoe and The Don Callis Family ("The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher, "The Machine" Brian Cage, Lance Archer, Mark Davis) at the start of the show.
Marina Shafir and Jon Moxley show up, with Shafir tossing a security guard. Moxley says the show starts when he says it starts and that he is getting sick of Adam Copeland, who wants a shot at him. Copeland says he has no power here and that he has a list of a thousand reasons why he will not give him a title shot, then sticks to the simplest one: he does not like Copeland or anything about him, and that Copeland knows nothing about AEW, him or being a champion. He tells Copeland to stick his demand for a title shot up his ass, but tells him that if he wants a fight, they can do it anywhere, including next week at Grand Slam Australia. Moxley then threatens to beat both him and "Switchblade" Jay White and hope he has enough grace not to break his neck. Moxley and Shafir then leave through the crowd.
Undisputed Kingdom (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) beats Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, "The Captain" Shawn Dean, "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and the team of Daniel Garcia, "Daddy Magic" Matt Menard and "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker in a three-way trios match. Menard is briefly on commentary during the match. After the match, Undisputed Kingdom is attacked by Wheeler Yuta, PAC and Claudio Castagnoli. Yuta and PAC hold Adam Cole down as Claudio congratulates him on his victory before stating he, Yuta and PAC are the best trio. Adam Cole tells Claudio Castagnoli he picked a fight with the wrong trio, and Claudio soon eats a knee by Roderick Strong, who Claudio throws into a barricade. O'Reilly puts Yuta in an ankle lock, but Claudio pulls Yuta out of the ring. Cole says he is sick and tired of The Death Riders (Claudio, Yuta, PAC) thinking they can do whatever they want, then says that Undisputed Kingdom will become the best trio of 2025 and will cash in on that promise next week with a match for the AEW World Trios Championships. Cole then promises they will beat The Death Riders and take their titles.
We see a video package for FTR (Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler).
Backstage, Alicia Atout interviews Max Caster. Caster says "Hangman" Adam Page got angry with him when he just wanted to do his interview, and says that this is no way for a man to ask. He tells Hangman that if he wants a match with him, he can get in line, as he has an open challenge. He says he will see who can survive "The Best Wrestler Alive" this week, and that everyone will learn that you cannot beat the best.
Bandido beats "The Bad Apple" Bryan Keith after 603 days on the shelf from injury.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Powerhouse Hobbs, who calls out "The Redwood" Big Bill. He says he will be in Texas all week long and looking for him next week to see if Big Bill wants to fight or if Big Bill is just "a big, fat baby."
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dralistico, The Beast Mortos) beat Ares Alexander, Jay Alexander and Brick Savage in a trios match. After the match, La Faccion Ingobernable continue to go on the attack, then Komander shows up and hits Mortos with a Poison 'Rana before fending off Rush and Dralistico. Dralistico trips Kalisto up from underneath the ring, and the numbers game soon takes over. As they rip at Kalisto's mask, the lights go out, and Hologram returns. We see a video of Hologram entering a portal followed by the words "Upgrade Complete," and Hologram overpowers La Faccion Ingobernable. Kalisto and Mortos brawl with Kalisto and Hologram to the back while referees hold Rush back in the ring. This does not last long, as Rush knocks a referee out and scares the other two referees away.
Backstage, Thunder Rosa runs into Megan Bayne as Lexy Nair tries to get an interview out of Megan. Megan does not react and walks away, then Thunder Rosa says she is not shaken and that Penelope Ford is getting the beating that she has been waiting to give her.
Harley Cameron is in the ring for her "Harley Halftime" concert. Harley Cameron is in the ring for her "Harley Halftime" concert. She also introduces the Mercedes Moné puppet in her backpack before singing "The Money Train," where she makes it clear she wants to face the real Mercedes Moné. Harley barely gets started when the real Mercedes shows up, asking Harley if she is stupid before saying everyone showed up to see "Four Belts Moné." As she calls Harley a loser again, Harley interrupts and starts her second song. Harley tells Mercedes through song to get ready to feel the wrath of Harley Cameron. Mercedes plays along just to get her hand on Harley's guitar to get her to stop before implying she is fake and stating her puppet can wrestle better than her. She then calls Harley a loser again as she tells Harley to get out of her ring as she is not on her level. Harley agrees with Mercedes at first, saying she is new to this, but she is not stopping and that she wants to face Mercedes for the TBS Championship in her home country. She then says that despite being a gamechanger, Mercedes was only at her most entertaining when she had her hand up her puppet ass. Mercedes slaps Harley, then yells "Feel the wrath!" and smacks her in the jaw with the microphone. Mercedes says that if Harley wants a shot at the TBS Championship at Grand Slam Australia, she is on, and that she cannot wait to embarrass her in front of friends and family as she proves why she is the CEO.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Buddy Matthews. "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada suddenly shows up, and Buddy Matthews tells Okada that they will face each other in Grand Slam Australia then says he is not falling for Okada's comedy bit. He says that Okada does not know what he is capable of, and wants to know if Okada considers his drive legitimate or just another comedy bit. Okada laughs in his face and calls him a bitch, then Buddy nearly hits him before patting him on the shoulder and telling him he will see him in Australia.
"The Natural" Dustin Rhodes quickly beats Izzy James. After the match, Dustin Rhodes addresses MJF, saying that MJF is not "The Devil," as he has went to Hell, looked The Devil in the eyes and kicked his teeth in before fighting his way out because he is a survivor. Dustin says he is the last of his kind and that he wants MJF to remember that everything in his head of thing he will do to him have already been done, and that he has blood, sweat and passion that MJF does not have. He says that next week, he is going to drag MJF to Hell and make him meet the actual Devil before giving him a Texas-sizes ass-whupping for the ages, then asks MJF if he will be remembered afterwards before saying that everyone will remember him.
We hear from The Death Riders (PAC, Wheeler Yuta, Claudio Castagnoli). PAC says very few individuals have the guts to stand up to The Death Riders and that they welcome Undisputed Kingdom's (Adam Cole, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong) challenge, but warns them that they are "the elite of the elite" and plan to make an example out of them. Claudio says that Undisputed Kingdom have teeth and are worth their time, but they will have to pull those teeth out. PAC and Claudio leave, then Yuta smirks at the camera before walking off.
Thunder Rosa (accompanied by Houston Texans mascot Toro) beats Penelope Ford. After the match, Megan Bayne shows up and has a staredown with Thunder Rosa. Penelope Ford attacks Thunder Rosa from behind, then Bayne faceplants Thunder Rosa in the middle of the ring.
We see footage of Ricochet (still wearing Prince Nana's robe) being attacked by Swerve Strickland last night in DEFY Wrestling.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews rapper Bun B as Trill Burgers are being prepared in the background when Ricochet shows up, proclaims that AEW is now his and not Swerve Strickland's, then lays claim to all of Bun B's burgers. Ricochet tries a burger, spits it out, and when the guy making the burgers speaks to him, Ricochet beat shim up. Bun B confronts Ricochet, and Ricochet tells him to tell Swerve and Prince Nana "Thanks for the jacket."
"The Glamour" Mariah May quickly beats Shay KarMichael (who looks a lot like "Timeless" Toni Storm) in "Mariah May's Glorious Exhibition Match." After the match, Mariah May produces a black cloak and puts KarMichael in it before smearing red lipstick on KarMichael' lips. All of a sudden, Toni Storm's butler Luther shows up carrying a tray covered by a black shawl, which hides a white dress shoe. Mariah May takes the shoe and swings at Luther, then picks up Shay KarMichael only to find out that "Timeless" Toni Storm is in the ring in KarMichael's place. Toni chases Mariah May around before grabbing and attacking her. Mariah May escapes Toni's grasp and flees through the crowd, then celebrates on Luther's shoulders.
Backstage, Murder Machines ("The Machine" Brian Cage and Lance Archer) is seen attacking people (one of whom is Jon Cruz), and Brian Cage tells Mark Davis to get his hands dirty. Davis smacks somebody with a monitor before throwing another person into some empty water containers. Lance Archer says "Everybody dies."
"The Protostar" Kyle Fletcher beats Mark Briscoe. After the match, Kyle Fletcher says he proved tonight that Mark Briscoe's win over him was a fluke, and in one week, he will do the same to Will Ospreay and prove that he is the future.
Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Before the next match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. After Mike Anthony hopes for even more SuperBouts, he wants to know who will face him, saying that once one steps in the ring with him, they do not step back out.
Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Dorian Vain (who has appeared under the names Jason Vain and Adamas Vain in Memphis Wrestling in the past and has wrestled all over the Mid-South, including Bluff City Wrestling and EPW).
We hear from "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that the clock is ticking and that he will be in for the biggest fight of his life in two weeks at SuperBout, and that The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) is looking down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat. He says that he is coming for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship at SuperBout IV.
Before the next match, "Main Event" Bradley states that he is renaming the SuperBout Battle Royal the "Main Event Bradley Battle Royal." Suddenly, "The Cowboy" James Storm shows up and says he is here to make some beer money by beating somebody up, and that the somebody in question is Bradley, who he punches in the face.
"The Cowboy" James Storm last eliminates Big Nasty Phil after getting Phil to inadvertently eliminate "Main Event" Bradley to win the second annual SuperBout Battle Royal.
We hear from "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. He says it takes a lot to fill his father's shoes, but he is the baddest man and nobody can do anything about it, including "The GunShow" Brett Michaels, who gets one last shot at him and the Heritage title, and says he had best not miss.
Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) at the announce desk. As "Reverend" Ash Taylor says a prayer for the souls they will put to rest today, Barnabas the Ringleader shows up and says the time for talking is over and that it is time to fight as The Twins of Salem go at it with Brother Bruce and Marrow. The mysterious woman, now known as Black Dahlia, then shows up with a chainsaw, and the match soon makes its way to the ring.
The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) beat The Memphis Mizarks (Barnabas the Ringleader, Jacksyn Crowley, Abel Booker, Black Dahlia) in an eight-person tag match after Brother Bruce and Marrow double team Barnabas as he has "Reverend" Ash Taylor where he wants him.
Sycho Simon beats Derrick King in Derrick King's retirement match.
Before the next match - which is sponsored by Mustafa Ali - John Skyler says that he and Jason Hotch are embracing the change in TNA, but the change they are looking forward to the most is Chris Sabin losing the X Division Championship and that he will give him a preview of that when he beats him.
Chris Sabin beats John Skyler.
Backstage, Gia Miller interviews Alex Shelley. Shelley says he has mentored a lot of future superstars and has teamed up with a lot of people, so he knows tag team dynamics. He says The System (Moose, Eddie Edwards, Alisha Edwards, Brian Myers) has no dynamics and wants The System to feel it when he contorts Eddie Edwards, because when one component breaks, the whole thing crashes.
Tasha Steelz beats Xia Brookside after grabbing the tights on a roll-up.
We hear from ABC ("Inevitable" Ace Austin and Chris Bey), who give Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and Jame Drake) credit where credit is due before stating that they lost on their world title shot and had to become sore losers to weasel their way into another title opportunity. He says it will be two-out-of-three falls, and while the Veterans took them to their limits, ABC won out. He then says the Veterans had to take a shortcut after that. Chris Bey says there is no love for the Grizzled Young Veterans, who soon attack them from behind and crush Ace Austin's arm with the lid of a road crate before security rushes out to restore order.
Backstage, Frankie Kazarian is confronted for his recent actions by Jake Something, who says he used to look up to him. Kazarian says if he does not want to look up to him, then he should not look at him. Jake says that he tried to talk, but there are other ways of doing things.
Zachary Wentz beats "Speedball" Mike Bailey following the cheap shot from Trey Miguel after Wentz grabs at the referee's leg following a Tornado Kick from Bailey. After the match, Trey and Wentz beat up Bailey, then Trent Seven shows up and fights them off. Steve Maclin soon shows up and attacks Trent before pounding on Bailey, then "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth shows up and fights Maclin. Wentz gets a superkick, as does Maclin, causing Maclin and The Rascalz (Trey and Wentz) to retreat.
We hear from Kon, who says that he is the biggest man in TNA and that he proved it last week. He says he will prove it again by breaking two men with his bare hands.
We hear from Rhino. He says digital media means nothing to him, but championship gold does, and he will take the Digital Media title when he tears Crazzy Steve in half and makes him feel so much of the pain that he enjoys he will not know what to do with it.
Trinity and Jordynne Grace beat The Shawtourage ("The Quintessential Diva" Gisele Shaw and Savannah Evans) with the Starstruck to Savannah Evans.
Backstage, we hear from Deaner, who says that he is a man at a crossroads with a big decision to make and a string of bad luck. AJ Francis introduces himself and proposes that they team up, but when Deaner and Francis bring up Joe Hendry, Hendry shows up. Hendry tells Francis that nobody in the locker room likes him and that nobody on social media likes him, either. Francis chuckles and reminds Hendry of how he slammed him so hard he nearly killed him, and says that since that did not get through to him, he will be taking a different approach. After Francis leaves, Deaner tells Hendry not to speak for him ever again.
Kon beats Richard Adonis and Ori Gold in a two-on-one handicap match in seconds. After the match, he snaps Richard Adonis' neck, then does the same to Ori Gold. Before Kon can do the same to Ori Gold, however, PCO shows up and brawls with Kon. Security rushes in to restore order, and even with two dozen security guards, the two of them are no match for PCO and Kon, who keep on brawling. As both men grab each others' throats, security jumps at them again, and PCO fends them all off while Kon choke slams one security guard into a few more on the outside. PCO then clotheslines Kon out of the ring before diving into him and numerous security guards.
"The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander beats Alan Angels with an ankle lock. After the match, Alexander is attacked from the front row by a fan, who then removes his mask and reveals himself to be Simon Gotch.
Alex Shelley beats Eddie Edwards after avoiding the Boston Knee Party and pinning Eddie after he misses. After the match, Brian Myers attacks Alex Shelley. Myers goes for the Roster Cut from the corner, but KUSHIDA shows up and fights both Eddie and Myers. Kevin Knight also shows up to even the numbers game, and he dives at Eddie and Myers from the top rope with a springboard dive.
Here are the must-see moments from tonight's show!
The Workhorsemen (JD Drake and Anthony Henry) beat Sayrus GT and Brilliante RB.
Backstage, Lexy Nair and Jerry Lynn are near a door with a sign saying "Dalton's Friend." Dalton comes out as Lexy wants an interview with his friend, then Johnny TV and Taya Valkyrie show up to make fun of Dalton for having an "invisible friend," which causes Dalton to call Johnny "a wild pig of filth." Jerry reminds Dalton that if he gets involved in the match, he will have no choice but to suspend him. Dalton says he will be watching the match backstage from the monitor while his friend takes it to Johnny. Johnny TV says that he will show what happens when he takes a "ham and egger" to Slamtown.
"All Ego" Ethan Page beats Aaron Solo after Solo gets caught using the ropes for leverage on a pinfall attempt.
Penta el Zero Miedo and El Hijo del Vikingo beat KM and Jon Cruz.
Backstage, Lexy Nair meets with Billie Starks and delivers a message to her from "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose, which is in the form of a meme.
Dalton Castle's "friend" is revealed to be "Hombre de Pavo Real de Montaña," which translates from Spanish to "Mountain Peacock Man." Dalton's friend is obviously Dalton Castle in disguise, despite his insistence that he is not Dalton. He eventually fesses up, then says that he is just exhausted and too tired to chase Johnny, and tells Johnny to get in the ring so he can fight him. Johnny says Dalton smells like cheese and is not "TV ready," and Dalton says he wants to smash Johnny's face into a Picasso painting, "Jackson Pollock" his ribs and punch him in his "Georgia O'Keefe" as security keeps him away from Johnny TV, who says that there will be no fight as Dalton has nothing that he wants. Dalton asks Johnny what he wants, and Johnny says he will tell him next week.
Backstage, we hear from Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty). Shane Taylor talks about how Sam Cooke wrote "A Change Is Gonna Come," and says that people are still chasing that change. Taylor says Shane Taylor Promotions is that change, and says that if anyone if being underappreciated, underutilized, overlooked and being second-class, they can either continue to do what they are doing or join them.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Maria Kanellis-Bennett, who reveals Griff Garrison and Cole Karter ganging up on Serpentico until Angelico shows up. They run away, then return to jump Angelico and throw him into a road crate, injuring his knee before running away again. We then find out that the man in the mask is not Serpentico after all when the real Serpentico shows up to check on both men.
Billie Starkz beats Araya Thorn. During the match, "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose shows up with a table while dressed like a cowgirl, and after the match, Nyla apologizes for being a distraction before proclaiming that they have have unfinished business and that Billie Starkz has been ducking her. She wants to know if Billie Starkz will be a good minion or if she will have to put her through a table. Billie says Nyla is full of surprises, then says she has a surprise for her and points at the stage. Athena's music plays, and as Nyla looks at the entrance, Athena shows up from the other direction. When Nyla turns around, Athena hits her with a forearm, knocking her off the ring apron and through the table.
Diamante beats "Legit" Leyla Hirsch, Trish Adora and Kiera Hogan in a Four Corners Survival Match after using the top rope for leverage whie pinning Leyla Hirsch despite Rachael Ellering stopping her from using a metal folding chair as a weapon beforehand.
Griff Garrison, Cole Karter and Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor and "Taiga Style" Lee Moriarty) beat The Infantry ("The Captain" Shawn Dean and "Bad News and Tattoos" Carlie Bravo) and The Iron Savages (Boulder and Bronson) in an eight-man tag match. After the match, Garrison and Karter are attacked from behind by Serpentico, and when Serpentico gets his mask back, Karter and Garrison attack him from behind again to take it back.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews "Legit" Leyla Hirsch and Rachael Ellering. Leyla says she has no idea what happened in her match tonight and that she is the one who took the loss. Rachael Ellering apologizes and thought she was doing the right thing by keeping Diamante from using the metal folding chair as a weapon. Leyla says she has Rachael's back and wants to know if Rachael has hers, to which Rachael says she always does.
"Big Shotty" Lee Johnson beats Gravity.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Dalton Castle. Dalton Castle says he has no idea what Johnny TV wants in exchange for a match as he enters a room full of washing machines, one of which he climbs into after asking for cheese and telling Lexy not to wake him up for a week.
Taya Valkyrie beats Killa Kate.
The ROH Women's World Television Championship Tournament begins next week!
Komander beats Jack Cartwheel, AR Fox and Willie Mack in a Four Corner Survival Match.
Backstage, we hear from Athena, who tells "The Native Beast" Nyla Rose that she has never had anyone disrepect her by putting her down in her own house, and that everything the light touches is hers and that Nyla is nothing but a miniscule little ant in her kingdom. As she says everything in ROH is hers and that it is time for Nyla to bow down, Nyla shows up and slams Athena through a table.
MJF beats Konosuke Takeshita in an AEW World Championship Eliminator Match with the Salt of the Earth. After the match, MJF shoves Paul Turner, then punches Konosuke Takeshita with the Dynamite Diamond Ring before hitting him with mounted punches. Suddenly, "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson shows up and chases MJF out of the ring. Medical staff check on a now-busted open Takeshita.
We hear from Samoa Joe, who says that all is right in the universe with him as TNT Champion again, and while he does not agree with how Darby Allin conducted himself in the ring, he is a worthy adversary. He then says that he does not consider Wardlow worthy, for he has taken his title and his scalp, and he has to take him down immediately. He says Wardlow wants to take the TNT title from, but he will take everything from Wardlow.
Jamie Hayter beats The Bunny in an AEW World Women's Championship Eliminator Match.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews Toni Storm and Saraya. Saraya congratulates Jamie Hayter on winning tonight, then says she is a loser like everyone ese before bringing out Leva Bates so Toni Storm can beat up on her and Saraya can spray an "L" on her. Saraya then says she and Toni are here to take over, not make friends.
Backstage, Lexy Nair tries to get a word with MJF when MJF asks for Lexy to be let into his dressing room. MJF gives credit to Konosuke Takeshita for his talent, but says he is not as good as him. He then says "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson treats him like a scumbag and that a man does not know what he is made of until he faces adversity, then talks about having a bad driving record and how he and a girl in high school hydroplaned into a telephone pole. He then switched seats with "Liv" to make it look like he was not the one driving, then says the history books do not care how the job is done and that Danielson will not even come close to holding the AEW World Championship because he is a scumbag and "damn proud of it."
"Absolute" Ricky Starks beats "Cool Hand" Angelo Parker and "Magic Daddy" Matt Menard but loses to Daniel Garcia in the Guevara-Garcia Gauntlet thanks to a masked fan in the front row hitting Starks with a back elbow. After the match, the masked fan is none other than Chris Jericho.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn and The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens). Billy Gunn says he has been pulled in two different directions and cares about both The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) and The Acclaimed. He says that he will stay in the back and let The Acclaimed handle their business. Caster says that he supports Billy Gunn's decision, as does Bowens, then Bowens and Billy scissor.
Backstage, Renee Paquette interviews "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson when the door to the trainer's room is suddenly shut and tightly sealed on everyone inside.
Before the next match, MJF heads to the ring and tells referee Aubrey Edwards that "The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson is not here, and tells her to ring the bell and start the match right now. As MJF tries to get Danielson counted out, Danielson breaks out of the trainer's room with help from Konosuke Takeshita. Danielson avoids Jose the Assistant (who barred the door shut) and "El Perro Peligroso" Preston Vance as he rushes to the ring in time. MJF guests on commentary for the next match.
"The American Dragon" Bryan Danielson beats Rush in a bloody match. After the match, MJF limps to the ring and punches Danielson out with the Dynamite Diamond Ring, then attacks him with mounted punches followed by the Salt of the Earth. Security runs in, but MJF punches them out. MJF locks the Salt of the Earth in again, then security gets to MJF and tries to pull MJF off of Danielson.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Q and Murr from Impractical Jokers. The two of them talk about how they ribbed Chris Jericho for demanding a luffa-scented candle by stealing Floyd the baseball bat, and will only give it back if Jericho appears on their show.
Don Callis guests on commentary for the next match.
The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson) retain the AEW World Trios Championships against Top Flight (Darius and Dante Martin) and AR Fox.
We see a video package for Hook.
Backstage, Lexy Nair interviews Stokely Hathaway. Stokely says there are no cracks in the foundation of The Firm, then says that everything going wrong lately is Hook's fault. Hook then shows up, hooks him by the arm and says "Be cautious with those words, sir."
The Gunns (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Acclaimed ("Platinum" Max Caster and Anthony Bowens) to become the AEW World Tag Team Champions! During the match, referee Stephon Smith is inadvertently hit with a rolling elbow from Bowens, and when Austin Gunn tries to use one of the tag title belts as a weapon, "Daddy Ass" Billy Gunn stops him only to be blasted with the other belt by Colten Gunn. After a few near-falls from Austin Gunn and Anthony Bowens, Colten hits Bowens in the head with a tag title belt, and Austin Gunn pins Anthony Bowens with a schoolkid pin as a downed Stephon Smith makes the three count. br />
The show starts with a video package for Kay Lee Ray vs. Mandy Rose for the NXT Women's Championship.
The Creed Brothers (Julius and Brutus Creed) beat Grizzled Young Veterans (Zack Gibson and James Drake) to advance to the finals of the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic despite Grizzed Young Veterans hurting Brutus Creed's throat.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Cora Jade, who says she is excited to team with Raquel Gonzalez and make a lot of noise in the women's Dusty Classic. Suddenly, Valentina Feroz and Yulisa Leon show up, but Raquel shows up to argue with them in Spanish.
In backstage footage from earlier today, Amari Miller and Wendy Choo show up with several shopping bags, and Wendy Choo throws away Tiffany Stratton's credit card, which has been cancelled.
Tiffany Stratton beats Wendy Choo.
In backstage footage from last week, Draco Anthony is approached by Joe Gacy and Harland. Gacy says Draco should not be disappointed with his loss, as he gave it his all and he does not have to do it all by himself. Gacy says he is here to listen to both his actions and his words, then bids him a good night before Harland stares down Draco.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Pete Dunne, who says Tony D'Angelo talks away too much and that he has stopped talking after being beaten by Cameron Grimes. He then says he will finish their business in a steel cage next week. Draco Anthony shows up and says that while D'Angelo may not respect him, he does, and says it is an honor to share the ring with him tonight. Dunne shrugs it off and says he is in the mood to snap his fingers before heading to the ring.
Pete Dunne beats Draco Anthony. During the match, Joe Gacy and Harland are seen on the balcony, which briefly distracts Draco. Later on, Tony D'Angelo shows up to hit Dunne with a crowbar, but Dunne sees it coming a mile away, dodges the crowbar and lays him out. After the match, Tony D'Angelo tries to choke out Pete Dunne on the ring apron, but Dunne snaps his fingers and pulls out some weapons from underneath the ring. Dunne then grabs his cricket bat and tells him he will need more than a crowbar at Vengeance Day, then proposes that they weaponize their steel cage match with everything they can find. D'Angelo accepts the proposition.
Backstage, Zoey Stark talks with Io Shirai about the women's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, and says that they need to find someone who is about as crazy as Io Shirai is to tag with her to win the NXT Women's tag titles they were never pinned for. Io says she is in it to win and that she has an idea of who to find, but she is not talking.
Backstage, Wendy Choo runs into Dakota Kai, who looks at Wendy's new wardrobe and tells her that it won't buy her victories in the ring.
LA Knight beats Sanga. After the match, LA Knight beats up Grayson Waller when Grayson gets in the ring.
Backstage, McKenzie Mitchell interviews Duke Hudson. He says he has not seen Dante Chen and that calling him out and actually calling him out are two different worlds. He says Dante Chen is out here for a reason before wishing Indi Hartwell luck in winning tag team gold.
Wade Barrett moderates a championship summit between Santos Escobar - who is already in the ring with Legado del Fantasma (Joaquin Wilde, Raul Mendoza, Elektra Lopez) - and Bron Breakker, who is introduced to the ring by Barrett. Breakker says that he respects Escobar, but at Vengeance Day, he will beat Escobar and there is not a thing he can do about it. He also proposes they flip the table and start fighting like with all contract signings, but Escobar says he would not expect a different answer from someone so new, so young and so naive, for he is pulling all the strings. Escobar says that he also plans to end Breakker's career and future before they even start, then Dolph Ziggler suddenly shows up. Ziggler sits down at the table and says he is a big fan of Breakker before saying he works Tuesdays and asking Breakker who he is. Breakker says he is the reason Ziggler is here and that he will take care of him after Escobar. Ziggler says Breakker is making a big mistake looking past Escobar to him before mentioning his accolades and stating that the NXT Championship is not among them. He says that he does not have to be better or stronger than Breakker - which he is - and that all he has to do is be in Breakker's head when Tommaso Ciampa shows up. Ciampa says Ziggler as NXT Champion is a hard pass for him and tells Ziggler that while he loves his spirit, then Escobar wants to know what is going on before calling Breakker and Ciampa "frenemies" and saying Ziggler is only here over a mean tweet. Escobar threatens to deal with both Breakker and Ciampa, but Ciampa threatens to beat him up if he interrupts him again and get next in line for the NXT Championship unless Ziggler has a problem with it. Ziggler says the fans clap their hands like seals no matter what Ciampa does and that Ciampa acts like NXT is his home before asking it will end. Ciampa boots Ziggler in the head and brawls with him on the outside. Back in the ring, Legado del Fantasma attack Bron Brakker, but Breakker fights back. Breakker nearly puts Escobar through the table, but Mendoza and Wilde put Breakker through it instead. Escobar then tells Breakker that everything happens on his time and that this is him time, then tells him he will see him next week.
We hear from Kay Lee Ray, who says Mandy Rose could have made it easier on herself last week, but now she will make her suffer and that it will all be over when she wins the NXT Women's Championship while smashing glassware with her bat.
Backstage, we hear from Grayson Waller and Sanga. Grayson says LA Knight made a mistake breaking the restraining order and that Knight will be going to jail next week.
Sarray beats Dakota Kai.
We see Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams at a barber shop. Everybody at the shop agrees that Cameron Grimes does not have a chance against Carmelo.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell calls Dexter Lumis, then Persia Pirotta shows up and mentions Duke Hudson wishing Indi luck next week. Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne show up and mention that Duke Hudson used to be friends with Indi, which starts a brawl between both teams. Referees rush in to restore order.
We see another vignette for Nikkita Lyons, where Nikkita Lyons says she is good at kicking ass and ended up being the one picking fights because she knew she could finish them before sending a warning to the locker room.
Backstage, Brooks Jensen tries to ask Kayden Carter out for a date, but accidentally gets Josh Briggs involved and turns it into a double date, much to Briggs' chagrin.
MSK (Nash Carter and Wes Lee) beats Malik Blade and Edris Enofe to advance to the finals of the men's Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. After the match, MSK and The Creed Brothers have a staredown near the Dusty Cup.
We hear from Cameron Grimes, who talks about his rollercoaster ride through NXT and coming out a self-made man. He then says he has gotten everything he has ever wanted except for championship gold. He says that Carmelo Hayes may be on the fast track, but 2022 is his year and he is ready to go to the moon.
Backstage, Dakota Kai is met by Wendy Choo, who asks "Not as easy as it looks, is it?" before walking away with her wardrobe.
Backstage, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta attack Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne as they accompany Mandy Rose to the ring.
Mandy Rose retains the NXT Women's Championship after Gigi Dolin and Jacy Jayne - who are supposed to be escorted out of the building - distract the referee. During the match, McKenzie Mitchell reports that Gigi Dolin, Jacy Jayne, Indi Hartwell and Persia Pirotta have all been escorted out of the building.After the match, Gigi and Jacy hold Kay Lee Ray down while Mandy threatens her with her own bat. Io Shirai shows up and fends off all three members of Toxic Attraction to make the save for Kay Lee Ray. When Mandy gets her hands on Io Shirai, Kay Lee Ray hits her with the KLR Bomb, and Gigi and Jacy have to help Mandy to safety.
Powerhouse Hobbs beats Gus de la Vega with the Torture Rack. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Powerhouse Hobbs, who puts Gus de la Vega in the Torture Rack to send a message to Dante Martin. Dante Martin shows up and brawls with Hobbs, and members of security and referees have to hold both men back.
The Gunn Club (Austin and Colten Gunn) beat The Skulk (Liam Gray and Adrian Alanis).
Revolution is live on pay-per-view on March 6th!
Mercedes Martinez beats Queen Aminata.
Backstage, Tony Schiavone interviews Wheeler Yuta. Wheeler says he has improved in his two matches with Jon Moxley, but it is not enough. He plans to take the momentum and what he has learned from Best Friends and keep it one-on-one as he shows Aaron Solo what he can do tonight.
Anthony Ogogo beats Tony Vincita by knock-out.
Lee Moriarty beats Anthony Henry. After the match, Tony Schiavone interviews Moriarty, who says the competition is not getting any easier and he is becoming stronger, more confident and more focused. Moriarty tells the fans that they are watching his live evolution and metamorphosis, and tells everyone to watch their step and protect their neck.
Anna Jay beats Kaci Lennox with the Queenslayer.
Fuego del Sol beats Serpentico.
We hear from Lee Moriarty regarding his new entrance theme "Taiga Styling", featured on the album Who We Are.
Wheeler Yuta beats Aaron Solo with a modified backslide pin. After the match, Nick Comoroto confronts Wheeler Yuta and lays him out, but Orange Cassidy shows up as Comoroto is about to powerbomb Yuta. Solo and Comoroto end up tumbling out of the ring when they go after Orange, and when QT Marshall goes for a cheap shot on Orange, Orange easily dodges it and Marshall retreats.
In memory of "The Natural" Butch Reed, 1954 - 2021.
WWE official Adam Pearce is in the ring, where he welcomes Shane McMahon back to Raw. It is then announced that Drew McIntyre will defend the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber, and that all of his opponents are former WWE Champions: Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, The Miz and Sheamus. After telling Pearce he is doing a great job, Shane tells Pearce that he has made a great Elimination Chamber match before leaving. On the way out, Shane is met by AJ Styles and Omos. Styles says Shane was right when he said Pearce was doing a great job and gives him credit where credit is due, as McIntyre's chances of losing the WWE Championship are phenomenal and that this would make a good time for him to become a three-time WWE Champion. After Styles admits that he always saw Pearce as "a bit of a dumbass," he then says he will give a taste of what will happen in the Elimination Chamber Match just before Jeff Hardy shows up for the next match.
Backstage, Shane McMahon is met by Drew McIntyre, who is surprised by the Elimination Chamber match. Shane says nothing is bigger than him defending in the Chamber, and says that if Drew wants to test his mettle, the Chamber is the place to do it.
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Jeff Hardy with the Calf Crusher after targeting the left leg when Hardy tweaks it during the match.
Backstage, Matt Riddle meets with Keith Lee. Riddle admits Bobby Lashley got the best of him, but says that laughter is the best medicine and that he has gotten toasty and binge watched all the Air Bud movies. When Keith Lee asks Riddle if he wants to go for the United States title, Riddle says people tried to stop Air Bud but Air Bud persisted. Keith Lee says it is time for someone new, as he has what it takes to beat Lashley and also beat him. Riddle says "May the best man win," then leaves.
Backstage, Sheamus confronts Adam Pearce for making the Elimination Chamber match. Pearce says that Elimination Chamber needs a big main event, but Sheamus says he has seen officials come and go, break promises and overlook him. He tells Pearce that it will be his responsibility when he unleashes fury on every Superstar in the Chamber.
Mustafa Ali guests on commentary for the next match.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) beats Retribution (T-Bar and Slapjack).
Backstage, Damian Priest and Bad Bunny look at pictures on a phone. Bad Bunny tells Priest he will be in his corner tonight.
"The Nature Boy" Ric Flair and Lacey Evans head to the ring. Flair says he does not take orders from any woman, not even his daughter, and while Charlotte Flair is the queen and does not need him, he needs him and he has found someone who has star potential. He says that all Lacey needs is knowledge, wisdom and patience, and if Lacey falls for his charm, so be it. Ric says that Lacey is gunning for Asuka and will become the next WWE Raw Women's Champion. Lacey says that she respects Ric and gives him the respect he deserves unlike Charlotte, and says Charlotte is a fool for turning him away and speaking to Ric like she has. Suddenly, Charlotte shows up. Charlotte says Lacey wants to use her and her dad to further her career instead of training in the WWE Performance Center, and tells Ric that she has been trying to add to her father's legacy while Ric surrounds himself with "yes men." Lacey says she does not want to replace Charlotte and that she wants to learn from Ric, and says she would be a better partner than "that feral animal" Asuka. Charlotte says she has been trying to prove she can make it on her own and that she already has a tag team partner. Lacey says she is focused on the WWE Raw Women's Championship, and has heard that if she can beat Charlotte, she is next in line for the title. When Charlotte says they can go right now, Ric Flair tires top stop the match from happening, but Lacey hits Charlotte with a cheap shot and sends her shoulder-first into the ring steps.
Backstage, The Miz and John Morrison are seen talking with Angel Garza.
Lacey Evans beats Charlotte Flair by disqualification after an angry Charlotte shoves the referee away as she repeatedly punches Lacey in the corner.
Edge heads to the ring. He says that last week was a long week, and after winning the men's Royal Rumble, he has been left with the decision of which championship to challenge for at WrestleMania, causing him to dig deeper. After meeting Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns and Finn Balor, he was close to making a decision, but admits that the Elimination Chamber has changed things for him and says he does not know who will walk out of the Chamber as champion. While he respects Drew McIntyre, he does not like McIntyre's odds of leaving the Chamber as champion, and as he says he will wait for the dust to settle on the Chamber match, The Miz, John Morrison and Angel Garza show up. Miz says that while Edge has decision to make, Edge is the ultimate opportunist and waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike. Meanwhile, Miz says he likes to strategize, and says that regardless of which title Edge wins, he will cash in and leave as champion. Edge reminds Miz that he put the Money In The Briefcase on the map, and says that Miz made a mistake telling him his plans while he is busy manipulating three champion. He says Miz should focus on the Chamber while he sees his own story through.
Damian Priest beats Angel Garza after Bad Bunny counters The Miz and John Morrison's interference by throwing the Money In The Bank briefcase into the ring. When Morrison goes to get the briefcase, he and Miz get ejected from the match, allowing Priest to get the win.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre, who says that even with the Elimination Chamber and Sheamus on his mind, Randy Orton is his focus tonight. He says that the target on his back is bigger than ever, and while it sounds like he is backed into a corner, he will rip faces off like a wild animal if anyone comes for the WWE Championship.
Lacey Evans vs. Asuka for the WWE Raw Women's Championship is official for Elimination Chamber.
Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Bianca Belair, who says that the last week has been wild and that the honeymoon phase is over. She says that this is her time, but she will not reveal her cards yet, saying she could still challenge anybody. She says that to be "the EST of WrestleMania," she has to be the best. Suddenly, Asuka shows up and congratulates Bianca on winning the women's Royal Rumble, then says that does not mean she is ready for her. Bianca counters that while she is ready for Asuka, Lacey Evans is not, and if Asuka wins at Elimination Chamber, she just might see more of her at Raw.
MVP guests on commentary for the next match.
Keith Lee beats Matt Riddle. After the match, Keith Lee is attacked from behind by Bobby Lashley, who proceeds to overpower Keith Lee before putting Riddle in the Hurt Lock. Lashley then sends Keith Lee into the ring post on the outside before ramming the ring steps into his face.
We see a video package chronicling the feud between Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre.
Backstage, Randy Orton says unfinished business stands between him and Drew McIntyre, and while McIntyre took the WWE Championship from him, he will take it back at Elimination Chamber. Orton says he will do what it takes to get what he wants, as the WWE Championship means everything and his actions end any unfinished business that he may have, and that he will walk into WrestleMania as WWE Champion.
Lana beats Nia Jax in a Tables Match after Nia misses a leg drop on the apron and Lana pushes her into a table leaning against the barricade on the outside (After the leg drop, Nia screams in pain and yell the words "Oh, my butt!" followed by "My hole!", the latter of which becomes the talk of social media into the next day; interestingly, WWE bleeps it out on the YouTube upload). After the match, Lana is attacked from behind by "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler, but Naomi gets in the ring and fights her off.
Naomi beats "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler with an inside cradle after Baszler attacks Lana for supporting Naomi at ringside.
We see a video package about the Elimination Chamber.
Matt Riddle vs. Keith Lee vs. Bobby Lashley in a Triple Threat Match for the WWE United States Championship is official for Elimination Chamber.
Drew McIntyre vs. Randy Orton ends in a no-contest. During the match, Sheamus shows up, distracting McIntyre. Later on in the match, Sheamus rushes into the ring after McIntyre hits the Future Shock DDT and inadvertently hits Orton with a Brogue Kick after McIntyre senses Sheamus coming. McIntyre then hits Sheamus with a Claymore to end the show.
Raw Talk: Damian Priest talks about his friendship with Bad Bunny.
Ian Riccaboni and Quinn McKay host a recap of recent events. Matches covered and other things in the episode include:
Rush vs. PCO for the ROH World Championship at Saturday Night at Center Stage
Flamita vs. "The Mercenary" Flip Gordon at Honor Reigns Supreme
Backstage, PJ Black speaks with Brian Johnson on how to improve, but Johnson wants none of it. After Johnson leaves, PJ Black says "Phase two is about to begin."
Bully Ray's promo from Saturday Night at Center Stage
The Bouncers (The Beer City Bruiser and Brian Milonas) beat Brian Johnson and PJ Black in a television-exclusive match after Black takes a steel chair away from Brian Johnson to keep him from cheating. Johnson is incensed after the match.
Backstage, Brian Johnson says had the match won, but PJ Black tells him to connect mind and body and tells him to listen to him.
La Faccion Ingobernable (Rush, Dragon Lee, Kenny King) vs. Villain Enterprises ("The Villain" Marty Scurll, Brody King, PCO) from Honor Reigns Supreme
Watts beats Jack Banning. After the match, John Roberts interviews Watts, who says that nobody in the back is stupid enough to come after him, but in case someone is, they had better not miss.
The Wolf Zaddies (Che Cabrera and Bad Dude Tito) beat The Millennials (Brendan Devine and Daniel Luna - the latter also known as Daniel Moon).
In footage from Middle Kingdom Wrestling, PK MODE (Bamboo Crusher and Black Mamba) beat The Rocknes Monsters (YUMA and BHK). BHK shakes hands with PK MODE after the match.
Backstage, John Roberts interviews Levi Shapiro, who says that he thought Buddy Royal was his best friend and that they were on the same page, but he was wrong. He says he has gone through a transformation in the past year, and that he plans to make his name in history and do something different, because he is timeless.
Jamie Iovine and Royce Isaacs show up, and Isaacs issues an open challenge for the UWN Television Championship that is now sanctioned by Nikko Marquez. Isaacs brags that he moves like an action figure, for he is all about action. Iovine says that he and Isaacs have taken down everyone put in their way, and yet they still keep behind handed bodies. After Iovine makes fun of a fan for wearing a Jeff Dunham shirt, Dan Joseph shows up to answer the challenge.
Dan Joseph beats Royce Isaacs to become the UWN Television Champion after the referee goes down after being sandwiched into the corner and Jimmy Iovine inadvertently hits Royce Isaacs in the head with the Television Championship. After the match, Isaacs gets pushed into the ropes, then Isaacs brushes his hands together before walking up the steps in the crowd.
Rich Swann and Willie Mack beat oVe (Jake and Dave Crist).
We hear from The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix). Fenix tells The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) that he and Pentagon Jr. will beat them tonight, and while Konnan says they are a family, they will wrestle for the world. Pentagon Jr. knows that Konnan wants the tag team titles to stay in the family, but the tag team titles will be in their possession because they will prevail with the support of the fans in Mexico.
The GWN Flashback of the week in Pentagon Jr. vs. Fenix vs. Austin Aries for the Impact World Championship at Redemption.
Impact Wrestling announces their partnership with the Las Vegas, Nevada chapter of the NFL Alumni Foundation.
Kiera Hogan beats Allie after Jordynne Grace stops Su Yung from getting involved in the match.
Backstage, Johnny Impact finds out during a backstage interview that Killer Kross and Moose are in the World Championship match next week, making it a four-man match. "The Machine" Brian Cage shows up and says it must suck to get screwed before saying he will see him next week.
United We Stand is live on Twitch at twitch.tv/impactwrestling on April 4th! On the card is an extreme match between The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) vs. the team of Sabu and Rob Van Dam!
Backstage, Allie and Su Yung look for Rosemary. Allie has the feeling that Rosemary is here, and a message saying "The witching is upon us...Don't say we didn't warn you" shows up nearby.
Trey Miguel beats Rohit Raju after Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz stop Raj Singh from interfering and corner Gama Singh.
We see a video package for Team AAA members Psycho Clown, El Hijo del Vikingo, Puma King and Aerostar.
We hear from "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, who tells the Knockouts Division to keep one eye open as she brings her own kind of sexy to the wrestling ring.
Sami Callihan beats Puma King.
We see a video package chronicling the events leading up Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie in a Street Fight for the Impact World Championship.
Backstage, Eddie Edwards is met by Eli Drake, who tells him that he got the job done without needing a Kendo stick, but Eddie proposes that the two of them do their own thing. Nevertheless, Eli Drake tells Eddie to leave the Kendo stick at home and put his old wrestling gear back on next week.
Backstage, Melissa Santos interviews Killer Kross and Moose. Kross says it is hilarious that the World title match is in their favor, and Moose says they have each others' backs. Moose then entertains the idea of being co-champions, then Kross says he prefers "the one about the frog and the scorpion."
The Lucha Bros. (Pentagon Jr. and Fenix) beat The Latin-American Xchange (Santana and Ortiz) to become the Impact Wrestling Tag Team Champions!
Here are the top five moments from the tag team title match!
Here are the top five moments from tonight's show!
In footage from earlier today, Jimmy Jacobs admits it has been awhile since he has been in Impact, but while he was at home looking for who the next star he should be guiding is, another star was doing a talent search of her own and they both agreed she was a star. That star is "The Smoke Star" Scarlett Bordeaux, who shows up, and Jacobs proposes he do her a favor and provide a little bit of coaching prior to her television debut in the hopes that Scarlett will return the favor.
"The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux beats Christina Marie after sitting down on a Sunset Flip attempt by Christina Marie and using Jimmy Jacob's hands for leverage.
We hear from Eli Drake, who says that he can taste the Impact World Championship, that Johnny Impact has a target on his back and that he is holding the gun. He tells Johnny that he will be seeing his new logos soon as he is going to be the new World Champion and there is no other way. Eli then proposes that Johnny join him on The Facts Of Life and name all the dummies before he gives him the privilege of taking the Gravy Train and landing on his head before Eli takes the World title from him.
Desean Pratt beats KM following a low blow, then continues to attack KM until Fallah Bahh gets in the ring to make the save.
We see a video package chronicling the history between Eddie Edwards and Moose.
Backstage, Jimmy Jacobs compliments "The Smoke Show" Scarlett Bordeaux, saying there is something special that only comes around only once ever in Bordeaux and that he and Bordeaux should debut together. When it comes time to return the favor, Bordeaux tells Jimmy Jacobs that the favor was him being out in the ring with him.
Sean Carr retains the Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling Heavyweight Championship in a Ladder Match against Tony Storm, Sam Adams, Cody Vance, KC Navarro and Mike Orlando after Orlando pulls down the title only to drop it directly on top of Carr, whom he has trapped beneath the laddder.
We hear from Sami Callihan in footage from earlier today, and Sami says that after tonight's match, people will think that he hates him and that there is some sort of issue or bad blood. He says that he loves Rich Swann and that what he is doing tonight is out of love, for he is disappointed with Swann for turning his back on him and walking away on him. He says that if Swann does not want to be part of oVe (Sami Callihan, Jake Crist, Dave Crist), that is where he has an issue, for he is the reason Swann has a professional wrestling career. Callihan says this is Swann last time, for he is going to hurt him.
Rich Swann retains the Impact Wrestling X Division Championship against Sami Callihan.
We hear from Johnny Impact, who says that he was more than happy to meet with the fans when he heard about Eli Drake talking about how his night was going to be his night to take the Impact World Championship from him. He says that a dying breed dies for a reason, and compares Eli Drake to the dodo bird, saying that Eli Drake will learn his lesson tonight.
Arrogance of Excellence (Johnny Moran and Clutch Adams) beats South Philly's Finest (Jimmy Konway and Luca Brazzi) to become the Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling Tag Team Champions following the distraction by manager Ryan Race and the use of a baseball bat by Miranda Vionette.
In footage from earlier today, Moose tells Eddie Edwards that today is his unlucky day, as he was having the best week of his life in South Florida only to get a phone call from Impact telling him he had a Street Fight with Eddie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has not forgotten what Eddie had done to him at Homecoming, and tonight, Eddie will get a very angry Moose, and Moose will show Eddie why he is a legend.
Eddie Edwards beats Moose in a Philadelphia Street Fight. After the match, Eddie Edwards celebrates with the fans in the crowd.
We look back on Sabu vs. Rob Van Dam at Hardcore Justice 2010 in anticipation for their tag team reunion at United We Stand on April 4th on Impact on Twitch (twitch.tv/impactwrestling).
Before the next match, Eli Drake welcomes everyone to a special edition of The Fact Of Life. He says that people do mot understand that he stands in the ring not just as a star, but as an uncrowned world champion and the last of a dying breed. Eli Drake says that tonight, the World title is on the line, and he will become the new champion. He then introduces tonight's guest - and his opponent for tonight - Johnny Impact. Eli Drake proceeds to call the crowd "a sea of dummies," and addresses Johnny's comments from earlier tonight. Johnny admits that while Eli Drake reminds him of The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and calls him "The Rock and Stone Cold's ass baby." Eli Drake then asksJohnny if he's done and if he had fun with the fans, and Johnny replies by saying that "if you live at the last house, you shouldn't throw stones." Eli Drake says that "this breed will continue to live on and on," and before he can finish his sentence, he hits Johnny Impact with a cheap shot from his microphone, starting the next match early.
Johnny Impact retains the Impact World Championship against Eli Drake.
We see footage of Ethan Carter III knocking a cup of someone's hand as he enters the buidling, as well as Moose, Alberto El Patron and Johnny Impact entering the building.
Sonjay Dutt guests on commentary for tonight.
Taiji Ishimori and "Reborn" Matt Sydal beat El Hijo del Fantasma and Rohit Raju (formerly Hakim Zane). Both team show respect after the match.
We see footage from last week where Austin Aries speaks to the press. He says it feels great to be back in Impact and that he is as shocked as everyone else that he is Impact Global Championship, and he had the opportunity and took it. He did not expect to win a title on the first night, and he has yet to sign a contract with Impact and is still a free agent. When asked what will happen if he loses the title on a non-Impact show, he says that he will have to make sure that does not happen. All of a sudden Eli Drake and Chris Adonis try to confront Austin Aries but are stopped by security. Eli Drake wants the title shot, but Austin Aries tells him that if he wants a rematch, he will give him time to prepare so there can be no excuses.
Austin Aries will defend the Impact Global Championship - now the Impact World Championship - next week.
The GWN Flashback Moment of the Week is Austin Aries beating Bobby Roode for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship to become a world champion in Impact for the first time and bring Bobby Roode's record-setting run to an end after 256 days.
Trevor Lee and Caleb Konley - now officially known as The Cult of Lee - beat T.E.C.H. (TC Reed and Mike Monroe). After the match, The Latin-American Xchange show up on the TitanTron. Konnan tells The Cult of Lee that they may be mocking them, but they are only wanna-bes, trying-to-bes and never-will-bes. Konnan tells them to get acquainted to failure, saying it is a great teacher as it tells you what not to do next time. He then tells The Cult of Lee not to mess with LAX, and that they are coming for them.
Backstage, Allie meets Kiera Hogan, congratulates her on last week, and tells her that she will be backstage watching her back if anything happens. All of a sudden, Allie gets a large postcard with a message telling her to meet them in the Impact Zone next week, the day after Valentine's Day. It is signed "Your secret admirer."
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Moose. Moose says he played for Syracuse University and the NFL, and not once did he get a shot at a national championship or a Super Bowl. In the two years he has been in Impact, he has yet to wrestle for the Impact World Championship. It doesn't matter who he has to face for it, as he will become #1 contender tonight.
Laurel Van Ness retains the Impact Knockouts Championship against Kiera Hogan, then continues to attack Hogan after the match and pushes the referee back. Allie runs into the ring and fights off Laurel Van Ness, who retreats when Allie tries to strike her with the Knockouts Championship.
We see camera footage from oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) where somebody is watched from around a corner.
Brian Cage is coming to Impact...
Mackenzie Mitchell interviews Ethan Carter III. EC3 says there is a lot of speculation and controversy about where he stands, but says he is the best guy here, there and anywhere, and if anyone thinks he will not fulfill his destiny of becoming a three-time World Champion, they are fools. He will hunt Moose, he will drink Alberto El Patron's shot, and Johnny Impact is an impact in name only, as he is the real impact player and he is EC3.
The Pluto TV Rewind of the Week is "Wildcat" Chris Harris hitting a leg drop off the top of a cage.
We hear from Jimmy Jacobs and Kongo Kong. Jacobs says he is a good guy, not a bad guy, and he nicely asked Joseph Park to bring Abyss to the Impact Zone this week, and yet there is no Abyss. He does not like repeating himself, and if this is how Joseph Park wants to do it, then if Park will not bring the monster, then he and Kongo Kong will drag the monster out of him.
We hear from "Reborn" Matt Sydal and Taiji Ishimori backstage. Sydal says that if there is one thing his spiritual adviser has helped him, it is to harness the power of another champion, absorb what they put out, and put it in your heart and soul. Sydal says that Ishimori has the heart and soul of a champion, and next week, he will defend the X Division title against El Hijo del Fantasma. He wishes Ishimori the best of luck, then says he can feel and absorb every ounce of what goes on in Impact Wrestling.
We see camera footage of oVe (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, Sami Callihan) stalking somebody in front of their car. That person gets beaten up and by oVe and thrown into the trunk of their car, then Sami Calliahn says "Thumbs up...thumbs down." After the break, it is announced that the person that was being stalked by oVe was Lashley.
Hania the Huntress beats Amber Nova. After the match, Rosemary comes out of the crowd and attacks Hania from behind. Hania manages to escape Red Wedding and get out of the ring.
Johnny Impact beats Ethan Carter III, Alberto El Patron and Moose in a four-way dance to become #1 contender for the Impact World Championship after reversing a One Percenter into a roll-up with a bridge.
SAnitY (Killian Dain and Alexander Wolfe) beat The Bollywood Boyz (Harv and Gurv Sihra) with Killian Dane beating The Bollywood Boyz single-handedly. After the match, Nikki Cross says she wants Asuka, and Eric Young says SAnitY (Young, Cross, Dain, Wolfe) puts those who have not yet found their place in their place before saying that he humbled "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger and that he belongs with them.
Liv Moegan beats Billie Kay after pushing Billie into Peyton Royce, knocking Peyton off the apron before beating Billie with a bridge pin.
"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger says he lost to a numbers game at TakeOver. He is then suddenly attacked by SAnitY (Eric Young, Nikki Cross, Killian Dain, Alexander Wolfe). No Way Jose and Roderick Strong rush in to make the save, and SAnitY is forced to retreat.
General Manager William Regal announces that next week, Tyler Bate will defend the WWE United Kingdom Championship against Trent Seven. Suddenly, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce barge in and demand a rematch against Liv Morgan. Regal obliges, making it a tag match between Billie and Peyton against Liv Morgan and a tag team partner of her choosing.
It is announced that "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura does not have a tear in his knee and will not require surgery after the events of NXT TakeOver: San Antonio.
The Revival (Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder) beat the team of Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic, who are now known as Heavy Machinery. After the match, The Revival remind everyone how successful they have been and say that DIY should never have been tag team champs as they were demolished at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio. At NXT TakeOver: Miami, they plan to prove that The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar) are nothing but a footnote to them. The Authors of Pain and Paul Ellering show up, and The Revival hightail it out of the ring. As The Authors leave, however, they are ambushed by The Revival, who then run.
Bobby Roode shows up for his glorious championship celebration. He tells everyone "I told you so!" as he shows off the NXT Championship and brags about beating "The King of Strong Style" Shinsuke Nakamura, saying that his head is still attached to his shoulders and that Nakamura didn't get the job done before calling his championship win the single greatest moment in NXT history as he considers himself a real champion. He says that NXT is now his, and it will be simply glorious.
SAnitY (Eric Young, Dillian Kane, Alexander Wolfe) beat "The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger, No Way Jose and Roderick Strong.
On tonight's pre-show, it is reported that Daniel Bryan has announced on Twitter that due to medical reasons, he is announcing his retirement, and that more details are to come later tonight.
We see a video tribute to Daniel Bryan.
Stephanie McMahon starts the show. After shrugging off the "Daniel Bryan" chants, she talks about the Triple Threat Match at Fastlane to decide who faces Triple H and WrestleMania 32. Dean Ambrose shows up and tells Stephanie to get straight to the point and start the contract signing, and calls out Brock Lesnar. Stephanie tries to restore order when Roman Reigns shows up. Roman asks what the hold-up is. Stephanie then introduces Brock Lesnar, who shows up with Paul Heyman. The three men then sign the contract, then Heyman says being attacked by The Authority is nothing compared to being attacked by Brock Lesnar. Ambrose then gets in Lesnar' face, and Lesnar responds by giving a beatdown to both Reigns and Ambrose. Triple H shows up at the top of the ramp, and he and Stephanie are pleased by what Lesnar have done.
We look back at Daniel Bryan's time in the original NXT show back in 2010.
Dolph Ziggler uses the ropes to beat Kevin Owens. Owens is livid after the match.
We look back at Daniel Bryan's United States Championship win at Night of Champions 2010.
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) meet The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley). The Dudleys suggest they team up against The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods), for if any one team if worthy of a Tables Match against The New Day, it's The Dudleys. The Usos are up for the idea.
Charlotte will defend the WWE Divas Championship against Brie Bella at Fastlane.
Charlotte beats Alicia Fox with the Figure Eight.
It's official: The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) take on The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and a mystery partner in an eight-man tag team tables match.
It's time for Miz TV. The Miz is still salty about what AJ Styles did to him on last week's show. As he still talks about it, out comes tonight's guest, Chris Jericho. Jericho says the Seattle, Washington audience deserves a Highlight Reel...and we get one, as the Miz TV set gets redecorated. The Miz gets ticked, saying this isn't right, and Jericho realizes we need a stool and a potted plant from Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose respectively, so we get them. The Miz ends up being the guest, and Jericho asks him about his recent match with AJ Styles. Miz mentions that Styles broke his front teeth, and that he had to go to great length to get them fixed. Jericho laughs about it, but Miz then makes fun of Jericho's loss to Styles as an attempt to say that he isn't the only one upstaged by AJ Styles. Jericho says this has been eating him up inside for the last two weeks, then after he asks if AJ Styles can beat him a second time, he says he doubts it because he is the best at what he does. AJ Styles shows up, then Miz attacks Jericho from behind. AJ attacks both men, but he and Jericho work together to toss Miz out of the ring. The two of them stare down, then brawl. Miz is involved again, but Jericho takes him out of the equation once more. Both Styles and Jericho then stare down before Jericho leaves.
We look back at Daniel Bryan's Money In The Bank ladder match win in 2011.
Bray Wyatt beats Ryback. After the match, The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) attack Ryback.
We look back on the life and times of Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane).
Renee Young interviews The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) as they clean and analyze a table. They say they'll get a partner for their match eventually.
Dean Ambrose still wants Brock Lesnar. Roman Reigns offers to help him, but Ambrose says he wants Lesnar alone.
Before the next match, The Social Outcasts (Heath Slater, Adam Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) mention last night's Super Bowl, and Adam Rose says that tonight's top headline will be the "The Florida Gator" (a reference to Titus O'Neil) getting mutilated by "The Radical Mongoose" (himself).
Adam Rose beats Titus O'Neil after the distraction from Heath Slater after Titus plows through The Social Outcasts (Slater, Rose, Bo Dallas, Curtis Axel) outside the ring.
We look back at SummerSlam 2013, when Daniel Bryan won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time.
Dean Ambrose shows up and mocks the F-5, saying Brock Lesnar can't get the job done. He calls out Lesnar again, telling him to get the job done. He says Suplex City has gone soft, and continue to mock both Lesnar and Paul Heyman. Lesnar and Heyman eventually show up, and Lesnar and Ambrose have a brawl in which Lesnar immediately goes on the warpath and comes up on top. After two F-5's to Ambrose, Lesnar leaves, but Ambrose wants more and Lesnar sees this as he stops and looks back. When he gets back in the ring, Reigns shows up, and Ambrose hits a low blow on a distracted Lesnar. Ambrose lays down on the ramp afterward.
The League of Nations (Alberto Del Rio and Rusev) beat The Lucha Dragons (Sin Cara and Kalisto).
R-Truth meets Goldust, who is dressed up like Jimi Hendrix. Goldust breaks a guitar, then gets carried away by security.
We look back at #OccupyRAW.
Sasha Banks guests on commentary for the next match.
Tamina beats Becky Lynch after Becky comes to Sasha Banks' aid and attacks Naomi only to run back into the ring and into a Tamina super kick. During the match, it is announced that Sasha and Becky will take on Naomi and Tamina at Fastlane.
The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) recruit Mark Henry for the eight-man tag team tables match...and he quickly gets into the rhythm.
This Thursday on SmackDown: AJ Styles vs. Chris Jericho II!
The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) and Mark Henry after Henry leaves The New Day high and dry after they boss him around. After the match, The Dudley Boyz turn on The Usos and put both of them through tables.
Daniel Bryan shows up, now with shorter hair and a trimmed beard since the last time that we saw him, looking much like he did back in 2011 and 2012. He says that he cut his hair and beard for Wigs For Kids to benefit children diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Bryan admits he has had three concussions in the first five months of his 16-year career, and has been getting more here and there, but he always turned out fine every time and has loved professional wrestling more than anything else. A week and a half ago, however, he found out his brain may not be as good as he thought it was. Having a family to think about as well as future children, he announces his retirement from professional wrestling. He feels nothing but gratitude after a 16-year career, and talks about some of his favorite things from his career. Daniel Bryan then says he is grateful to have done this, not just because the WWE Universe got behind him in the last two years, but also because the WWE Universe made the last time his dad saw him wrestle before he passed away memorable and because he met his girlfriend (and now wife) Brie Bella through the profession. Tomorrow he starts a new life, but tonight, he gets one last "Yes!" chant. Brie Bella joins him in the ring.
The celebration continues on the WWE Network, where the entire WWE roster including Triple H, Stephanie McMahon and Vince McMahon stand at the top of the ramp to thank Daniel Bryan. Daniel Bryan thanks the fans, friends, family, commentary, Lilian Garcia, and finally the locker room.
