Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 6, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony says that word going around is hat there is a target on his back and that The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) wants his championship. He says that while his door is always open, all they have to do is cross "the gun line" and they can go right now.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "Livewire" Bobby Ford in an open challenge after Bobby Ford hits Mike Anthony with the Genetic Dream only for Mike Anthony to withstand it. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony, who asks The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington) if they get his message before telling them to step right up. Anthony is suddenly attacked from behind by Zay Washington, who has a chain around his fist. Bobby Ford steps up to Washington, which starts a brief brawl. Washington says that the Internet Championship is his on his way out.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that Buff Bagwell is lucky he got away because he would break him down if he got his hands on him. He then declares himself the master and ruler of Memphis Wrestling.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.

We see Sister Asa become seemingly demonically possessed followed by more footage of Bruce transforming into a werewolf.

The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2) beat Special Forces (James and Jayson) after The Disorderliers switch places behind the referee's back.

Backstage, Jake Brewer interviews Oso and VaShawn Harvey. VaShawn takes offense to the term "bounce back," then calls Tim Bosby "the most overrated sucka in Memphis Wrestling" before heading to the ring.

Gio Savage beats VaShawn Harvey. After the match, VaShawn Harvey argues with, then shoves, referee Arthur Logan multiple times. The referee soon shoves back, then ducks VaShawn's clothesline and hits him with a shoulder block. VaShawn then kicks the ref twice before putting him in the Sharpshooter.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

Carlito beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts. During the match, Carlito hits a thrust kick on Roberts and goes for the Backstabber, but Roberts backs him and senior referee David Knight into the corner. Justin Case then grabs Carlito's apple and hands it to Roberts before holding Carlito down, but when Roberts spits apple at Carlito, Carlito ducks and Roberts hits Justin Case instead. Carlito then wins the match with a schoolkid pin.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 9, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby is here to address some critics, saying he has yet to cash in the Cobra Cup on Sycho Simon because he does not want to waste his shot, especially when Simon has made all his title matches No Rules matches. He says that this make the odds slim, but he will cash in the Cobra Cup when the time is right and he will become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion. He says that he is in today's main event, and while he does not know who his opponent is, he is second to none.

Colton Cage beats "The King of Pow" Chris Lexx in a Junior Heritage Championship Contender's Match with a Cold Hearted Cutter off the middle rope. Main Event Bradley and Mama Money guest on commentary soon after the start of the match. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Main Event Bradley at the announce desk. Colton Cage soon shows up, and Bradley congratulates Colton before telling him to keep the Junior Heritage title shiny for him. As Colton tells Bradley how stupid he is for forgetting he beat him, Mama Money attacks him from behind. CJ Blaine shows up before Bradley can do more damage.

Backstage, Jake Brewer announces that The Bizzness Dawgs (Tim Grind and Lil' Homie) will take on The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamonte) in a Hustle Hard Match next week, and in two weeks, The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) will have a tag team title rematch with The Hollywood Clique (Jay Smooth and Kale).

Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Sell Out Crew (Daniel Nova and Izzy Rotten).

Dustin Starr interviews Nixi XS at the announce desk. Nixi says she has been the real champ since the day she arrived, as she has defeated every woman here, and even mentions those who has since left and that Diana Taylor has not been seen since, either. Nixi says she is not surprised Diana Taylor, and that the bookers have yet to find a woman capable of facing her while booking any washed up superstar they can find to pop the crowd, then says she will take her belt and go home. She says she will go to Europe or Japan where her talent is appreciated and where she can face an opponent of her caliber, as she has beaten everyone in Memphis Wrestling and achieved everything there is to achieve.

Gio Savage beats "The Gold Standard" Eli Knox.

Backstage, we hear from The New Wave ("The Problem" Aaron Roberts, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Justin Case). Justin Case says that they are going for all the championships. Zay Washington says they will take over, and Aaron Roberts says they have run Memphis Wrestling from the get-go and that everyone is on notice. He says it is time to step up or get stepped on, as it is time to make Memphis Wrestling something special again.

Wonderboy beats J.Webb. Before the match, Wonderboy is accompanied by The Shocker and Gillberg. During the match, J. Webb has Wonderboy on the ropes, and when Makkari Kandy gets in the ring to stop J. Webb, J. Webb shoves her away by mistake. This distracts J. Webb, who is now distraught, and Gillberg gets in the ring to hit J. Webb with a Spear, giving Wonderboy the win.

Vickie Guerrero announces a giveaway of three complimentary vacation trips to three lucky winners in a partnership with Memphis Wrestling to raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Tim Bosby beats Bobby Ford.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 12, 2025

It is announced that Marko "Hangtime" Harris has fallen ill and that someone else will be challenging Mike Anthony for the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champiopnship this week.

In backstage footage from last week, "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock is furious that one of his Secret Service agent's nose in broken and promises that there will be hell to pay for The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton).

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique (Jimmy Blaylock, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock says that Ray Collins' back is broken and that K-Toomer is a scumbag who belongs in prison. The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) show up, and Blaylock gets furious at them for the beating The Big Manes dealt out during last week's show. When Dustin Starr reminds Blaylock that he instigated all of it, Blaylock says K-Toomer crossed a line and should be in prison. K-Toomer tells Blaylock to shut up and threatens to slap Jay Smooth, then says there will be no more games or jokes and that he will put The Hollywood Clique in the ground. Dustin Starr then announces that as per Matchmaker King Cobra, Jay Smooth will need to find a partner for a match for the tag team titles next week. Blaylock offers to be Smooth's partner, as does the other Secret Service member. K-Toomer says that The Big Manes are "the punishment of God" and that even if they bring their mother, they will put her in the ground, too.

Dustin Starr interviews Colton Cage at the announce desk. Colton Cage says that a few weeks and a lot of dedication can make a difference, then "Main Event" Bradley shows up and congratulates Colton Cage on being the shortest-reigning Junior Heritage Champion in history. He then says that he will beat Colton Cage and become Junior Heritage Champion, saying that the title was made for him. Colton Cage accepts, saying Bradley will have to kill him to take it.

Colton Cage retains the Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship against "Main Event" Bradley with the Cold Hearted Cutter despite tweaking his knee on the roll forward from the top rope when he cannot hit the Cupid's Arrow.

Backstage, Derrick King meets with Gio Savage and wants to know more about Gio Savage's personality and what makes him "the guy." Gio Savage says he is "the enemy of average" and promises to show that in the ring.

Gio Savage beats CJ Money.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The New Guys (Jake Bosche and Scott Stanley).

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Shark Boy. Shark Boy is looking for Wonder Boy and The Shocker, and Ray Sanders leads Shark Boy to them.

In backstage footage from last week, CJ Blaine thanks Jazz for the help, and Jazz tells CJ Blaine that if he needs help again, he knows who to call. CJ Blaine leaves, then Mike Anthony meets with Jazz and they both catch up on things.

Derrick King guests on commentary for the next match.

This week on Vybe Check, United Wrestling Network Women's Champion Big Mama is at the WrestleCenter along with Raven Black. Not surprisingly, Big Mama does not take Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett's disrespect towards Raven's looks and threatens to beat them up.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony at the announce desk. Mike Anthony admits he was looking forward to meeting Marko "Hangtime" Harris in the ring, as he has aimed for nothing but the top dogs since his Memphis Wrestling debut and had the audacity to propose the challenge a week beforehand, which he respects. He then says that his doors are still open and is about to say that he is the greatest Internet Champion of all time when Tim Bosby shows up. Tim Bosby reminds Mike Anthony that he is a three-time Internet Champion and the new franchise of Memphis Wrestling, then proposes "Franchise vs. MVP" right here, right now. Mike Anthony confidently accepts.

Tim Bosby vs. Mike Anthony for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship ends with the interference of "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and "The Chosen One" Zay Washington. Tim Bosby gets in the ring, but the numbers game takes over as Justin Case arrives and directs traffic. Referees shows up and Roberts and Washington continue to do damage, and Bosby and Anthony are both hit with a Problem Bomb. Zay Washington then calls for a powerbomb from Roberts on Mike Anthony so he can hit Anthony with a top rope moonsault. He then shoves Bosby to Roberts for a choke slam.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for July 5, 2025

Jon Roser from Grind City Media guests on commentary for this week.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Chosen One" Zay Washington at the announce desk. He mentions Marko "Hangtime' Harris interfering in his match with Scorpio Sky and calls him out.

Marko "Hangtime" Harris beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders introduces Jazz to the WrestleCenter. Jazz says she has heard good things about Sanders and hopes he wins the Junior Heritage title.

Special Forces (James and Jayson) beat The Disorderlies (Disorderly #1 and Disorderly #2).

It is announced that "The GunShow" Brett Michaels will be out for eight to twelve weeks.

It is announced that Coach Pillar will be teaming up with Rikishi to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital at Tupelo Supershow.

BLJ shows up to host the Lenny's Subs hot dog eating contest. Buddy Jones, Regan and Big John Dalton are the competitors, and K-Toomer and Coach Pillar are the judges. All of a sudden, The Hollywood Clique shows up, and Jimmy Blaylock has Jay Smooth take out the man in the hot dog costume with a chair. Blaylock calls the event an embarrassment, then calls Big John Dalton and K-Toomer "fat asses." This leads to a brawl, where one member of Secret Service gets his nose bloodied by K-Toomer. Jay Smooth hits K-Toomer with a chair to no effect, and he gets his back absolutely wrecked by K-Toomer as a result. K-Toomer grabs Blaylock at first, then puts Ray Collins through a table with a powerbomb while Big John Dalton puts Blaylock in a full nelson. K-Toomer then whispers in Blaylock's ear before putting a Twinkie in Blaylock's mouth. Blaylock flees in fear afterwards.

Mike Anthony is working out outside of the WrestleCenter when he is met by Marko "Hangtime" Harris. Hangtime challenges Mike Anthony for the Internet Championship, and Mike Anthony says the door is always open.

Gio Savage beats Suckerboy.

Sevyn Cruz and KJ Rockett interviews The Slaughterhouse (Jagged James and Nasty Nick) for Vybe Check. They both run off at full blast after Sevyn Cruz gets his face licked.

Jazz is revealed to be in CJ Blaine's corner for the next match.

CJ Blaine beats CJ Money in a grudge match after Jazz punches out Mama Money in the ring for tripping CJ Blaine on the outside. After the match, Jazz hands CJ Blaine a leather belt, which Blaine uses to hit CJ Money in the back a few times to end the show.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for May 17, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews Derrick King at the announce table. Derrick King has the Junior Heritage Championship in his hand, and he announces that today, we will find out who will compete in the Junior Heritage Tournament that starts next week.

Backstage, "The Gift" Ray Sanders finds out about the Junior Heavyweight Tournament when he is approached by Oso, who makes it known that he still has his eyes on him. Meanwhile, Vashawn Harvey has also found out about the tournament.

Gio Savage beats Icemane Sosa.

Backstage, "Casanova" Colton Cage and Kale find out that they are in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament.

Dustin Starr interviews Brother Bruce, Marrow and Asa at the announce desk. Bruce says they have seen the light and recognize that they were led by "an Ash-hole," then takes off his jacket to reveal a "Memphis Wrestling Rules" tank top and states they have a new philosophy: they will "maul them all." Afterwards, Reverend Ash Taylor shows up. He admits he did not expect to be here today and states a lot has happened. The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Nasty" Nick James) then shows up after Ash Taylor says that he will break his former family. As The Slaughterhouse overpower Bruce and Marrow, Reverend Ash Taylor says his family took everything from him, and now he will take everything from him. He forcefully removes Morrow's mask, then he and The Slaughterhouse head to the back.

Backstage, K-Toomer tells Big John Dalton that The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Secret Service, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth) has a problem, not the other way around, and that it is "get back season."

Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) at the announce desk. Lamont complains that the deck is constantly stacked against them and that they will hold the show hostage until they get a shot at the tag team championships and demands that they get their rematch now. Suddenly, The Bizness Dawgs (Tim Grind, Lil' Homie, Xya Wolfe) show up, and Tim Grind says they have not forgotten what they did to Flex and that they should be worried about them. Bradley laughs about it, and Lil' Homie says The L.A. Hustlers would have ended up in the hospital had he been involved. Bradley shoves Xya Wolfe, and officials have to stop the brawl that ensues.

The Shocker is revealed to be in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament. Meanwhile, CJ Money finds out in the parking lot that he is the tournament, and Mama Money celebrates.

Dustin Starr interviews Diana Taylor at the announce desk. Diana says Nixi XS has kept threatening her not to show up, but she is the one who is here being the champion Nixi XS wishes she could be. Suddenly, we see another video from Nixi XS, who says she warned her and unleashes her surprise. The surprise ends up being Su Yung, who attacks Diana Taylor from behind before putting on her glove and locking in the Mandible Claw. Officials and security show up to break the hold and help Diana to the back.

CJ Blaine is revealed to be in the Junior Heavyweight Tournament. Backstage, Main Event Bradley finds out that he is in the tournament.

KJ Rockett beats Makkari Kandy after knocking Sevyn Cruz off the apron with her candy bowl - which Sevyn Cruz has taken - only for KJ Rockett to win with a schoolkid pin.

Backstage, we hear from Diana Taylor, who calls out Su Yung and says she is and always be the Memphis Wrestling Women's Champion and the fighting champion, and that they will settle this.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Wonderboy.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 19, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Morrow, Sister Asa) at the announce desk. Reverend Ash Taylor says he has been thinking about the last seven days and has been met with nothing but disappointment, and blames everything on Brother Bruce and Morrow, stating that he was the one member who was closest to the tag team titles. He asks Morrow where he was when The Twins of Salem (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) put him through a table, then slaps him. Brother Bruce gets in front of Reverend Ash Taylor only to get slapped as well, then yells at Sister Asa for running away, "scared like a child." Morrow stops the Reverend from slapping Sister Asa, and Brother Bruce says that Reverend Ash Taylor has been overstepping for the past year, and while he has had his back and has been his right-hand man since day one, he has been caging a monster, and calls him "nothing but a fake-ass reverend." Reverend Ash Taylor tries to beg Bruce off, but Bruce punches him in the face. Bruce and Morrow surround Reverend Ash Taylor in the ring and slam him down into the mat, then Morrow takes the collection plate and stomps it. Bruce, Morrow and Sister Asa then enter the face locker room, signifying a face turn.

Tim Bosby beats Gio Savage.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who talks about he tried to dance with the devil in the pale moonlight only for the devil to fail to show up, because even he knows that he rules Memphis Wrestling. He asks what it feels like to put someone through a table and braek bones in half, and says he is the one everyone should worry about. He then says it will be over soon.

Backstage, members of the Memphis Wrestling receive a weigh-in from Derrick King.

We see footage of Indi Hartwell with the fans at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Indi Hartwell at the announce desk. Indi says he is looking for the best indies and has heard that Memphis Wrestling is one of the best indies around, then Diana Taylor shows up. Diana apologizes and introduces herself before welcoming Indi to Memphis Wrestling, then Nixi XS shows up and says that she is the one that matters in the women's division before punching Diana in the face and telling her she is nothing. Indi throws Nixi XS off of Diana and checks on Diana, and Nixi XS tells Indi she will regret laying her hands on her.

We see footage of The Slaughterhouse ("Jagged" James Dean and "Ruthless" Nick James) putting "The GunShow" Brett Michaels through a table at a Memphis Showboats event and The GunShow beating The Slaughterhouse at Showboats Showdown with the help of Memphis Showboats mascot Skipper.

In footage from earlier this week, "The Gift" Ray Sanders is met by Oso at the front of the WrestleCenter. Oso hands him his business card, then walks away.

Dustin Starr interviews The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) at the announce desk. K-Toomer says that Big John Dalton is ready to slap some meat while he is ready to beat some meat.

The Big Manes (K-Toomer and Big John Dalton) beat The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) by disqualification after Ray Collins and Jay Smooth attack K-Toomer and Big John with weapons. "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock also joins in on the attack, as does his Secret Service agents, who also steal the tag team titles. K-Toomer takes the majority of the chair shots as he protects Big John Dalton.

We hear from "Super" Sean Legacy and Jack Cartwheel, who talk about their one-on-one match and state that there can only be one victor.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Jack Cartwheel.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for April 12, 2025

We see footage of The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) mention their fear of heights as they head into the WrestleCenter.

We see footage of Matt Hardy with the fans (and James Ellsworth) at the WrestleCenter.

Dustin Starr interviews Matt Hardy at the announce desk. Matt says that today's event has been spectacular and that today's ladder match will be exciting to watch, even though it is the most dangerous match in wrestling due to the high heights and the ladder being used as a weapon. He advises both teams to beat their opponents down and incapacitate them before going for the title, then says he will be guesting on commentary for this match.

Tim Grind and Xya Wolfe beat James Ellsworth and Shazza McKenzie in a mixed tag match.

"Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock finds a state law that he thinks he can use against Memphis Wrestling over having an unsafe workplace, then promises that The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) will be the new tag team champions.

"The Gift" Ray Sanders meets with Matt Hardy in the parking lot, and asks for advice from going from a tag team superstar to a solo superstar. Matt tells Sanders that if he believes in himself, he can become a great singles star.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Gio Savage by TKO with a triangle choke.

We see footage of Memphis Wrestling in front of the FedExForum as well as Matt Hardy and Grizz vs. Sycho Simon and Aaron Roberts at Memphis Grizzles Wrestling Night.

We see footage of "The GunShow" Brett Michaels with the Memphis Showboats.

We hear from CJ Blaine, who says that he had CJ Money's back when nobody else did. He says they were a team until Momma Money showed up, then CJ Money attacked him. CJ Blaine reveals that he has his own belt, then says that everyone knows what they say about payback.

Matt Hardy guests on commentary for the next match.

K-Toomer and Big John Dalton beat The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal), The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth), The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) and The Memphis Mizarks (Jackson Crowley and Abel Booker) in Memphis Wrestling's first-ever ladder match to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions! After the match, Matt Hardy personally congratulates K-Toomer and Big John Dalton on winning the titles. The show ends with Big John Dalton and K-Toomer celebrating with the fans.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for March 1, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow, now wearing a brand-new Heritage Championship belt, thanks the fans and decides to celebrate a three-time Heritage Champion by showing up for the Memphis Wrestilng and starting it off with a "Boom!"

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Iceman Sosa.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth at the announce desk. Nemeth says that he is honored to be here, knowing the history of wrestling in Memphis, then "The Problem" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case show up. Roberts says he is here to welcome Nemeth to Memphis Wrestling, and admits he was a fan of Nemeth growing up. He then says Memphis Wrestling is his show and to check in with him before showing up next time, but Nemeth says he steals the show. Roberts then says the favorite part of Nemeth's matches was when he lost, which leads from the crowd chanting "Egg sucking dog" to the crowd telling him to shut up briefly before going back to the previous chant as Nemeth says he will shut Roberts up. Roberts says that this is his show and that he is going to prove it before Justin Case holds him back on the way back to the locker room, and Nemeth says he is game for a match with Roberts.

Backstage, Tim Bosby looks at the Cobra Cup trophy and the original Heritage Championship belt on the wall when Marko Harris shows up and congratulates him on the Cobra Cub win, but reminds him that he was close to beating him. Bosby says close doesn't count, and that he will be Heritage Champion soon. Harris says he wants one more shot to prove that he is the best, and Bosby accepts his challenge for a rematch. It is announced that "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth will face "The Problem" Aaron Roberts in two weeks.

Gio Savage beats Vashawn Harvey.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who says that she has successfully defended her title on her own, unlike Nixi XS, who jumped her after her match at SuperBout. Diana then says that Nixi XS has her attention, and she will pay for getting it with a DDT.

Dustin Starr interviews "Main Event" Bradley and Big Nasty Phil at the announce desk. Bradley counters the chants that he sucks by mentioning his accomplishments before ditching "the dead weight" of Briar Skimahorn and Uncle Mikey, then says that he could be a Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Champion before blaming the loss on Big Nasty Phil. He says that Phil has dragged him down ever since he showed up, and Phil responds by picking Bradley up by his jacket and threatening to beat him up. Bradley hits Phil with the microphone, and this leads to a brawl between the two that ends with Bradley rolling out of the ring after Phil wraps a chain around his left fist while security and officials line the ring.

Backstage, CJ Money meets with CJ Blaine regarding his mother. Suddenly, CJ Money has to shove CJ Blaine in a nearby janitor's closet to hide the fact that he is talking with him to his mother, who tells him that he has a match and to get it together before dragging him off by his ear.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against CJ Money.

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra makes an important phone call with Matt and Reby Hardy.

We hear from Cappuccino Jones, who says that he has wanted to be here in Memphis Wrestling ever since he has gone everywhere as a WWE ID prospect, and that he has called out Swipe Right because he wants a challenge. He says he wanted to face "The Problem" Aaron Roberts for the Heritage title until he lost it, but he is open to all comers. He says he will give anyone the caffeine, but the caffeine always comes with a crash.

Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and "The Smoke Show" Ricky Smokes) beat Cappuccino Jones and "Super" Sean Legacy in an WWE ID Prospect Tag Team Match after "The Problem" Aaron Roberts shows up and attacks Cappuccino Jones on the outside.

SuperBout IV, Part Three - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 22, 2025

Gio Savage beats Draco in a Last Savage Standing Match.

We see footage of "The Wanted Man" Nic Nemeth with fans at the WrestleCenter.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) complain to Matchmaker King Cobra that they are not on the SuperBout IV card. King Cobra tells them that they will be making history very soon.

Dustin Starr interviews WWE ID prospect "Super" Sean Legacy. As Legacy says it is an honor to be here, another WWE ID prospect, Sam "Hardway" Holloway, shows up. Holloway says that Legacy is "super-annoying" about getting in his business and says he will show everyone just how much of a loser they are.

"Super" Sean Legacy beats Sam "Hardway" Holloway in an WWE ID prospect match.

Xya Wolfe and Tim Grind (accompanied by Lance Kade, going by the name "Lil Homie") beat the team of Seven Cruz and AJ Rockett, the team of J. Webb and Makkari Kandy, and the team of CJ Money and Momma Money (who previously appeared on Memphis Wrestling as "Ally X") in a four-way mixed tag team match.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Problem" Aaron Roberts despite interference by "The Chosen One" Zay Washington and after avoiding the Problem Bomb to become Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion for a third time.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 1, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. The GunShow tells "The Problem" Aaron Roberts that his time is coming and that he can hear it now: "Tick, tick, boom." The New Wave (Justin Case, "The Chosen One" Zay Washington, Denzel Rollins) shows up, with Aaron Roberts conspicuously absent yet again. Justin Case says they are not worried about SuperBout, as GunShow will not make it there, and demands GunShow get in the ring with Zay Washington. GunShow says that "If it takes beating one Yung GOAT to get to the other...get your ass in the ring."

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats "The Chosen One" Zay Washington despite the distraction and interference by Denzel Rollins and the use of a foreign object to the back of GunShow's knee by Washington.

Dustin Starr interviews The Righteous Path ("Reverend" Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa). Reverend Ash Taylor says he is sick and tired of being sick and tired of Barnabas and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker), as they desecrate and defile his "RighteousCenter." He says he only wanted to save Memphis Wrestling and its fans, but everyone is ungrateful and pathetic and understand nothing that he is doing for them and would rather cheer for Barnabas. He tells Barnabas that if he wants to bring his sideshow freaks into his family's path, then they can finally square off at SuperBout. Ash Taylor says he has gotten in his family's way and put his hands on them for the very last time, and when all is said and done, Barnabas and the fans will finally understand that they will walk the righteous path or be buried six feet under it.

We hear from K-Toomer, who says that he cost AJ Francis his match with Big John Dalton is because he wanted to, and if AJ Francis has a problem, he can meet him at SuperBout so he can show him what he is all about.

King Cobra shows up with the Cobra Cub before the next match.

Tim Bosby beats Vashawn Harvey, CJ Blaine and The Shocker in the Red Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals.

We hear from Derrick King, who says that their match is going to happen and that they will meet one-on-one. He says that Sycho Simon ruined what he worked for for thirty years and that he will stick his foot down his throat very, very soon.

Backstage, a panicked "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock tells the rest of The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) that Van Viciouss is making false allegations against him. Ray Collins tells Blaylock that he will handle this.

Gio Savage beats Sevyn Cruz. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio says he thought he cut the dead weight in Draco, but Draco still wants to linger around. He says there is no more half-stepping or second chances, and that at SuperBout, he will be "The Dragon Slayer.

King Cobra brings out the Cobra Cup again, this time for the Blue Match of the tournament.

Marko Harris beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage, Kale and J. Webb in the Blue Match of the Cobra Cup Tournament to advance to the finals and face Tim Bosby for the Cobra Cup at SuperBout.

In backstage footage from earlier today, CJ Money's mother wants Terrence Ward to tell her why CJ Money is not in the Cobra Cup, saying he is the best wrestler here. Terrence Ward agrees, then says he will speak with King Cobra but cannot guarantee an answer. He then appreciate CJ Money's mother sticking up for him and promises to put more emphasis on his introduction, which CJ Money's mother appreciates.

The Backseat Boyz (JP and Tommy Grayson) retain the Juggalo Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil after Violent J punches Phil out when Phil brings one of the tag team titles into the ring only for referee David Knight to take it away and put it back.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 4, 2025

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock addresses being taunted with Twinkies by the fans by saying he has never had a Twinkie in his life, then says there have been a lot of tag teams in the past that have made it big and that he will have the best tag team in professional wrestling. He says that his team will take on anybody, including The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont), and that he wants the tag team titles right now.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after they whip Ray Collins and Jay Smooth into each other. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The L.A. Hustlers at the announce desk. Lamont tells Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) to look who is still on the streets and who is now standing on the sidewalks, and Bradley says that the streets have love for on one and demands that Dustin Starr declare that they are "his boys."

We hear from The O'Neal Brothers (Devin and Steven O'Neal), who say that they have the longest win streak in Memphis Wrestling and plant to ride that wave into 2025. They say that "O'Neals rule" is a statement and that they prove why they do just that.

It is revealed that a limo has pulled up to the WrestleCenter. AJ Francis steps out of the limo, and re-introduces himself as "The King of Memphis," stating that he is back to win the Grind City Rumble, as it is time that he got more championship gold.

We see footage of Coach Pillar running for St. Jude.

Dustin Starr interviews AJ Francis at the announce desk. AJ Francis says that Memphis is a backwater town that he hates to go to because the fans hate him, then shows off his T-shirt, which makes fun of Joe Hendry, and says he is back to win the Grind City Rumble. He not only declares that he will enter the Rumble, but that he will win the Rumble and make sure Joe Hendry does not win it, as he deserves none of his accolades and has ridden coattails from beginning to end. He mocks the fans again, then says that like death and taxes, he is undeniable. As for the other participants in the Grind City Rumble, he is going to win the Rumble no matter who is in it before mocking the fans even more. He then addresses the "You suck" chants by proclaiming that the only thing that sucks in Memphis is the Memphis Grizzlies.

CJ Money is brought in by his mother, who demands that CJ Money be given more respect in Memphis Wrestling, and says she is not moving until she speaks to who is in charge. CJ Money is completely embarrassed.

We see footage of Big Dan asking the fans who will win the Grind City Rumble.

Gio Savage beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage after Colton Cage takes too long on the top rope.

Dustin Starr interviews Barnabas the Ringmaster at the announce desk. Barnabas says he has been away for a long time because he did not think anybody wanted him here, and he thought The Twins of Salem would be better off without him. He realized he was wrong and that he has failed The Twins. He blames Reverend Ash Taylor for The Righteous Path (Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) getting into his head, and The Righteous Path soon shows up. After the commercial break, Reverend Ash Taylor calls Barnabas a cockroach, and when he tells the fans to shut up, Barnabas goes off on them. Taylor calls the fans freaks and says that his words are as empty as his future. He tells Barnabas that he will follow The Righteous Path or he will be buried six feet other. Barnabas says he has had enough of Ash Taylor and calls him a chicken. Brother Bruce sneaks up on Barnabas and grabs him from behind, and while Bruce fights back despite not being a wrestler, the numbers game takes over, and Reverend Ash Taylor hits Barnabas in the stomach with his red shinai. Ash Taylor then hooks Barnabas with the shinai with a Russian leg sweep, then The Righteous Path leaves.

We hear from Sycho Simon, who says that Ray Ray Sanders wants to run in like a knight in shining armor and save the day, then says that if he really was his friend, he would have been there at the retirement ceremony. He says Ray Ray Sanders is no friend of Derrick and just wants to be like him, and for that, he will put him through a table and into the back of a hearse.

Diana Taylor beats C-Rex, Nixi XS, Makkari Kandy, Xya Wolfe and Erica Torres in a Championship Scramble to win the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship for a second time after everyone piles onto C-Rex for a pinfall attempt after Diana Taylor hits C-Rex with the DDT.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 30, 2024

It is announced that someone in Memphis Wrestling has been given a WWE ID contract.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. GunShow tells Aaron Roberts that he is the number one contender whether he likes it or not, and in three weeks, he will get his shot. The crowd chants for GunShow, and GunShow says the crowd has made it clear who will come out on top.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels quickly beats Allister, a new trainee at the WrestleCenter.

Backstage, Xya Wolf interviews Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex). Tim Grind says he told The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that it was not their turn, and that if they want to steal from them and the streets, they will get the tag team titles back one way or another. Flex says The L.A. Hustlers can talk trash, but they will get punched in the mouth, because they stand on business.

Backstage, Gio Savage thanks Tony Atlas for the encouragement. Tony says he owes everything to quite a few legends that he himself took advice from, including Jerry Lawler, and tells him to be open to advice, give his all at everything, and put no one else above himself but God.

Main Event Bradley guests on commentary for the next match.

Gio Savage beats Big Nasty Phil. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage at the announce desk. Gio Savage says this is a new season, and that he has cut some weight, and with the weight loss comes crisper movement. He then does the shoulder shuffle, then says he is feeling pretty good and that he feels "Rumble ready."

Dustin Starr interviews The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Ray Collins, Jay Smooth, Secret Service) at the announce desk. Jimmy Blaylock gets mad at a fan for mocking him with Twinkies, saying he does not eat Twinkies, then says he will take Ray Collins and Jay Smooth to the tag team titles. All the while, Jay Smooth gets a little chummy with Blaylock to the point that Blaylock has to tell him to back off, and Blaylock says Jay Smooth and Ray Collins are ready to kick someone's rear end right now.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The Hollywood Clique (Ray Collins and Jay Smooth) after Jay Smooth accidentally hits Ray Collins, thinking that he is The O'Neal Brothers trying to hound him after tagging out. Jay Smooth does not put two and two together until after the match, much to "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's chagrin.

Backstage, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels gets a call from Matchmaker King Cobra. He finds out that there will be a contract signing for the Memphis Heritage Championship match at Milestone 200 next week.

We see a video package of Derrick King's biggest moments in Memphis Wrestling prior to his upcoming retirement celebration.

Dustin Starr interviews Tim Bosby at the announce desk. Bosby says today is a great time to be in professional wrestling, as the independent scene is being spotlighted, and so is Memphis Wrestling. He says that leads to more eyeballs and more responsibility towards stepping up, which he plans on doing. He then challenges Jonathan Gresham to a match at Starrs of Tomorrow, saying that Gresham is one of the best and has a lot of experience over him, then says that he has the fans who have watched his career for the last two years. He hopes that Gresham is ready, as he and the fans are ready and he is second to none.

"The Problem" Aaron Roberts quickly retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Chosen One" Zay Washington. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Aaron Roberts at the announce desk, then Dustin Starr says that the path of destruction has not gone unnoticed and pulls a WWE ID Contract out of his inner jacket pocket. Upon realizing that he has been given a WWE ID contract, Roberts that everything has led to this moment, and whether anyone likes it or not, he is on the right path and that this is not the end of the road, as the path is clear. He says that Memphis knows him, and now the world has a problem.

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Denzel Rollins in an open challenge.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for November 23, 2024

Mike Anthony retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against Colton Cage.

Backstage, Matchmaker King Cobra and Gio Savage are met by Tony Atlas. Tony tells Gio that he needs to believe in himself if he wants to succeed in Memphis Wrestling.

Before the next match, Barnabas the Ringleader warns The Righteous Path (Reverend Ash Taylor, Brother Bruce, Marrow, Sister Asa) that he and The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) see and smell them and that they reek of the stench of "carny." He then says the different between them and The Righteous Path is that he and The Twins are family and that they do not play nice when they are messed with.

The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker) beat CJ Squared (CJ Money and CJ Blaine).

C-Rex retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against "Dangerous" Diana Taylor, despite there being no visible championship due to Nixi XS not being there.

We see part two of the interview with Derrick King. Derrick says he got to wrestle with so many people when it comes to who he would like to face for a final match, which more or less means that there will be no final match. Derrick also mentions that he looks forward to training so many future superstars. He says is not leaving, and that he is just not wrestling. Derrick then says that his career has been his life and that everybody who knows him has known this. He says he is grateful and thankful.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) by count-out. Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships. This happens after The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) show up and walk off with the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships, which Too Kool II notice and respond by chasing after The L.A. Hustlers.

Dustin Starr interviews Tony Atlas at the announce desk. Atlas says that he and the fans are lucky to live in the United States and to have wrestling like Memphis Wrestling, and while he may be old, he is experienced. He talks about how he and Tommy "Wildfire" Rich competed all over the South, then talks about Gio Savage, saying that he has a good attitude and is not afraid of hard work. Tony Atlas then guests on commentary for the next match.

Gio Savage beats Draco in a grudge match after Draco grabs a chair only for Tony Atlas to take it away from him and clothesline him.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 5, 2024

We see footage of Robert Gibson at the WrestleCenter.

"The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony beats Tim Bosby to become the Memphis Wrestling Internet Champion! The win is Mike Anthony's first in about a year, bringing his losing streak to an end. Ron Justice is the championship official for this match. After the match, Tim Bosby takes the Internet Championship and shoves away referee Ron Justice before personally handing the title over to Mike Anthony, shaking hands with him, and raising his hand.

We see post-match footage of Mackenzie Morgan being helped to the back after losing the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship.

We then hear from Big John Dalton, who says that Memphis Wrestling and the WrestleCenter is his house and that he will make history when he beats "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts to become the youngest-ever Memphis Wrestling Heritage Champion and proves why he is "The Babyface Beast."

Dustin Starr interviews Jonathan Gresham at the announce desk. Gresham says he is here in Memphis Wrestling for one reason and one reason only: to become head trainer. Suddenly, he is interrupted by Jay Lethal, who is delighted to see Gresham for the first time in some time before saying he is also here to become a coach. He then mentions their six matches against each other and how they have three wins apiece. He says he is not here for a rubber match until they can decide who the head coach is. Gresham proposes a Beat The Clock Challenge with separate opponents, and the faster victor becomes coach. Jay Lethal accepts the challenge and makes the matches open challenges before getting in the ring to have his match right now.

Jay Lethal beats Gio Savage with a schoolkid pin in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match after weakening Gio Savage's left leg with the Figure Four Leg Lock.

During the commercial break, Jay Lethal and Gio Savage are about to shake hands when Draco shows up telling Gio Savage not to do it. Gio and Lethal shake hands, then Draco confronts Gio before walking away.

It is announced that the official time for Jay Lethal's victory is 6:45 (six minutes, forty-five seconds). Jonathan Gresham will face Draco in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match next week and will have to beat that time.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat The Righteous Path (Brother Bruce and Marrow) by count-out after the fan from the last two weeks who found Reverend Ash Taylor's pamphlet meets with Reverend Ash Taylor and prays to him at ringside while Big Dan is nearby. Reverend Ash Taylor takes her in as a follower, and Brother Bruce and Marrow - who are being counted out at this point as they stand at the woman's sides - lead her to the back with Reverend Ash Taylor.

Backstage, Makkari Kandy - who has Lucy in her hands - finds J. Webb in a closet. He refuses the candy that he gives her, then Makkari returns Lucy and makes a new friend in J. Webb.

Ray Collins beats Denzel Rollins with a Figure Four Leg Lock while holding on to "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's cane from the edge of the ring for leverage. During the match, Jay Smooth tries to meet with Jimmy Blaylock, but is forced by Blaylock's Secret Service agents as Blaylock tells Jay Smooth that he will call him.

Backstage, we hear from Draco, who says that he does not know who Gio Savage is anymore, saying shaking hands with Jay Lethal is "not savage," then says it is time to cut some dead weight, saying Gio has broken their promise to become the greatest tag team of all time. He then calls out Jonathan Gresham, saying that he will not come into his house and beat him in a Beat The Clock Challenge Match, saying he will not even beat him.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats K-Toomer to become #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship after rolling backwards out of a sleeper hold to pin K-Toomer's shoulders to the match. After the match, K-Toomer and GunShow have some words in the ring, with K-Toomer telling GunShow that he had him beaten.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for September 14, 2024

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels beats Ty Miller. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews The GunShow at the announce desk, and The GunShow says his sights are set on "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, and even if he has to go through K-Toomer to get it done, he is coming for the Heritage title. He says that Aaron Roberts and K-Toomer are both staring down the barrel of a GunShow Lariat.

The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) beat "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil after Big Nasty Phil is blasted in the back with a metal folding chair by Big John Dalton, allowing The O'Neal Brothers to win with a double choke slam to a distracted Main Event Bradley. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Big John Dalton, who now has the Ingomar Baseball Dirty Ball Championship back as he challenges Main Event Bradley and Big Nasty Phil to a Dirty Bird Brawl next Friday night in Ingomar.

Backstage, we hear from Matchmaker King Cobra and J. Webb. King Cobra makes a "no rules, no regrets" match between J. Webb and Sycho Simon over the custody of Lucy.

We see footage of The Sandman with fans at the WrestleCenter.

Gio Savage beats Zay Washington after grabbing the tights on an O'Connor Roll.

"All The Way" Ray Collins beats "The Walking Red Flag" Colton Cage.

We see Mike Anthony in an abandoned building, and he keeps hearing somebody calling for him. He suddenly finds a way out.

Backstage, Zaya interviews "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock's Secret Service agents, who issue a statement from "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock stating that he has spent the last month finding the most athletic individual that fits with The Hollywood Clique, and all will be revealed upon his return.

K-Toomer beats CJ Money. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is coming for the Heritage Championship, and that he is not out for the title, but for blood, and he wants "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts' head on a pike and he will go through body after body until he gets it. "The GunShow" Brett Michaels shows up and confronts Brett Michaels, and referees, security, and the entire locker room show up to separate both men. Aaron Roberts and Justin Case also show up, and it takes so many people to hold all three men back. Despite everyone surrounding the three men, all three men come to blows.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders after Tim Grind grabs the tights after rolling out of a top rope cross body by Ray Ray Sanders.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for August 24, 2024

"All The Way" Ray Collins last eliminates Big Nasty Phil to win an open invitational battle royal with help from Suckaboy, who keeps "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn from making the save for Big Nasty Phil.

We hear from "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane, who says that Jordynne Grace and Jonathan Gresham are among the best, but not the best of the best, and next week, The Lane Dynasty ("The Best of the Best" Austin Lane" and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane) will prove they are the only power couple in professional wrestling.

We see footage from after the show went off the air last week.

Before the next match, Sycho Simon produces J. Webb's teddy bear, Lucy, and says that nobody will take Lucy from him.

Sycho Simon beats JT Williams. After the match, Simon is attacked from behind with a metal folding chair by J. Webb, who then rescues Lucy only for Simon to hit him with the chair. Simon then walks off with Lucy.

Backstage, Zaya interviews "All The Way" Ray Collins, who thanks Suckerboy for the assist as he got the win. He says he has been in Memphis Wrestling for two years and that it is time to get some gold, and that he will go all the way.

Dustin Starr interviews "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and Justin Case at the announce desk. Justin Case says that it does not matter who Roberts faces between "The GunShow" Brett Michaels and K-Toomer before demanding somebody be brought out for Roberts to beat up.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Gio Savage. After the match, Aaron Roberts says that Memphis Wrestling is his show now, "sho nuff," and that he will bring the boom, because he is the youngest to ever do it.

Backstage, Tim Grind and Lance McKade talk about Too Kool II's (Tim Grind and Flex) upcoming tag team title match, and Tim Grind says that after everything that has happened, today could be the day that it all pays off and that he wants Lance at ringside for this. Flex shows up, and everybody heads to the ring.

Dustin Starr interviews Mike Anthony, who is surrounded by Secret Service, at the announce desk. Mike Anthony does not answer questions, and Secret Service says "Do what you're told, you loser." Mike Anthony takes offense to this and attacks both members of Secret Service before being attacked from behind by Jay Smooth. Jay Smooth continues to attack Mike Anthony, but Mike Anthony laughs and fights back. Secret Service gets knocked out before Mike Anthony hits Jay Smooth with the Genetic Dream.

Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Flex) beat The Nyxx Network (Sir Matthew and Lord Gaston) to become the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champions after Sir Matt tries to hit Flex with one of the tag team championship belts only to inadvertently hit Gaston instead. David Knight is the championship official for this match. (Had The Nyxx Network been counted out or disqualified, they would have lost the titles.)

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for February 3, 2024

Cameron Cole beats Zay Washington after using the bottom rope for leverage on the pinfall attempt.

"Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil watch the next match from ringside.

Mike Anthony beats J. Webb after the distraction from "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn and Big Nasty Phil.

We hear from King Cobra, who thanks the fans for their well-wishes and concern and that he is doing fine, but had the spike been lowered, he would have been blinded in his left eye. He thanks Mikey (aka Michael) for stepping up and doing his job as he recovered, and states that next week, he will be back making matches, and he addresses Simon as he says that he has unfinished business to take care of.

Dustin Starr announces that Memphis Wrestling will be returning to Strayhorn High School in Strayhorn, Mississippi again in February 2024. Members of the Strayhorn High School band are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that this year is "the year of the hustlers" and that it is time to leave the past and head to the top as they face The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti) today.

We hear from The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti). Brandon Beretta says they will prove they are the best to come out Bob Orton Jr.'s wrestling academy, and Joe Vinetti says that they are where it matters. Beretta says they will not stop until they have tag team gold.

The L.A. Hustlers (Notorious Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) beat The Top Guns (Brandon Beretta and Joe Vinetti).

Backstage, Diana Taylor thanks Ray Ray Sanders for helping her out, then says she has the perfect person to help them take down The Nyxx Network ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Sir Matthew, Lord Gaston).

We see some footage from the recent show at the LaFayette Music Room. Memphis Wrestling returns to the LaFayette Music Room on May 9, 2024.

"The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts beats Jay Smooth.

We see a vignette for The Twins of Salem (Jacksyn Crowley and Abel Booker).

Gio Savage and Draco vs. The Sexy Assassins (Sexy Assassin #1 and Sexy Assassin #2) ends in a no-contest when The Sexy Assassins unmask to reveal they are Too Kool II (Tim Grind and Grandmasta Flex), leading to a brawl on the outside. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Too Kool II at the announce desk. Tim Grind says Gio Savage and Draco did not study the past well enough and that The Sexy Assassins were a product of Brian Christopher, who made their careers possible. He says that if Gio Savage and Draco wanted their attention, they got it. Grandmasta Flex says they held real gold while Gio Savage and Draco wore the plastic ones from Walmart and that "That's the business, dawg!"

Krule beats "Big Swole" Justin Cole.

Milestone 150 - Memphis Wrestling recap for January 6, 2023

Pete Pranica guests on this week's episode.

Dustin Starr interviews Mackenzie Morgan at the announce desk. Mackenzie thanks the fans for their support in 2023, then tells the locker room that she will whup everybody in 2024.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Bashley Bones. Ron Justice is the referee for this match.

Next week: The Grind City Rumble!

We hear from "Big Swole" Justin Cole, Colton Cage, Austin Mulitalo, The L.A. Hustlers, Reverend Ash Taylor, Big John Dalton, The Nyxx Network ("The Goddess of the Night" Nyxx, Matt Williams, Storybook Prince Gaston), Gio Savage and Draco regarding the Grind City Rumble.

Gio Savage and Draco beat Steel Cross (Ethan Steel and Alex Cross). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Draco says that eleven months ago, he and Gio Savage have done their thing in the tag team division only to have the past try to steal their spotlight, and if they have to run anyone involved in Memphis' wrestling past with a car, they will do it.

We hear from Big Phil, "Main Event" Brad Skimahorn, The O'Neal Brothers (Steven and Devin O'Neal) and Nixi XS, The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) and Tim Bosby regarding the Grind City Rumble.

We see footage of Maurice the Strong in the hospital, going through rehab and getting back in shape following his tables match with K-Toomer.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. David Knight is the referee for this match.

Michael gets a call from King Cobra and tells him that he has everything under control.

"The GunShow" Brett Michaels retains the Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship against "The Genetic Nightmare" Mike Anthony and K-Toomer. David Knight is the referee for this match. At the beginning of the match, "The GunShow" Brett Michaels fails to show up for the match, and it is revealed that Brett has been attacked backstage with a metal folding chair. Near the end of the match, Brett Michaels makes it to the ring, his arm purple and hurt. Despite having a hurt arm, Brett Michaels hits Mike Anthony with the GunShow Lariat to retain.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for December 9, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) at the announce desk. Aaron Roberts says that Tim Bosby would not have been the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship if he had not given it to him, then says it is payback time and time to give it back. After stating that he has faced "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander before and is not afraid of him, he wants in the title match. Dustin Starr says the one-on-one match is official, then Justin Case says it is time to talk to King Cobra.

Gio Savage and Draco beat The Top Guns (Brandon Barretta and Joe Vinetti). After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Gio Savage and Draco at the announce desk. Gio Savage would rather talk about money and championships, and Draco tells Dustin to get the microphone out of his face.

It is revealed that "All The Way" Ray Collins has signed the contract to ban "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock from Memphis Wrestling.

We hear from Diana Taylor, who thanks the fans for their support after she was injured and says that she will be back.

Nyxx vs. Cassandra Golden to decide a #1 contender for the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship ends with Nixi XS showing up and attacking Cassandra. After the match, Mackenzie Morgan runs in and fights off Nyxx as she still attacks Cassandra, and Cassandra is able to fend off Nixi XS. Afterwards, their brawl continues to the heel locker room.

Outside of the WrestleCenter, Justin Case and The Roberts Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) meet with King Cobra. They trade the Trios Championship rings for a shot at the Internet title for Aaron Roberts, with Justin Case telling King Cobra "We don't want rings...we want titles."

Mike Anthony beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Mike Anthony attacks Terry Wayne with a metal folding chair that he has brought to the ring before the match. When a security guard gets in the ring, Mike Anthony scares him away. Mike Anthony then states that a metal folding chair awaits everyone in Memphis Wrestling from this day forward.

Backstage, King Cobra is on the phone. He says that next week, things will be settled between Mike Anthony and K-Toomer once and for all.

We hear from Barnabas the Producer, who announces the newest signee to Ringmaster Records: the Rappin' Rubber Chicken. Backstage, Barnabas tells The L.A. Hustlers (Notorius Bradley and Ruffshot Lamont) that he will produce his biggest hit yet: a "bona-fide, guaranteed, 100%" win for The L.A. Hustlers. Ruffshot Lamont tells Barnabas that he had better produce a win, because they have had enough of him and demand that he be serious.

Before the match begins, Justin Case and The Cordale Family Legacy ("The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts, Cordale Roberts, Big Red) shows up, and Justin Case produces a document stating that Aaron Roberts is now in today's Internet title match in exchange for the Memphis Wrestling Trios Championships.

Tim Bosby retains the Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship against "The Problem Child" Aaron Roberts and "The Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander in a three-way match after Bosby counters a powerbomb out of the corner from Roberts into an inside cradle.

Memphis Thing - Memphis Wrestling recap for October 21, 2023

Dustin Starr interviews K-Toomer at the announce desk. K-Toomer says he is in a good mood this week, as he has a good reason to turn the WrestleCenter into a warzone and beat Mike Anthony. He says he is still giving Anthony the benefit of the doubt, but he wants to do this right, and asks for King Cobra to come out. K-Toomer tells King Cobra that they started out on the wrong foot and that it is respect from here on out, then tells him something will happen whether he allows it or not. King Cobra tells him he just books the matches as Dustin Starr says that Mike Anthony is banned from the WrestleCenter. All of a sudden, Mike Anthony shows up in the parking lot where he is kept away from the building, and K-Toomer heads to the parking lot and brawls with Mike Anthony. Mike Anthony tries to hit K-Toomer with a chair, but K-Toomer powerbombs him into a dumpster full of cardboard and throws the chair in it with him. Mike Anthony gets out and hits him in the head as it is near a trailer. K-Toomer is still able to fight back, and when he takes the chair, Mike Anthony dares him to hit him with the chair, saying he doesn't have it in him to do it. Big Dan stops K-Toomer from hitting Mike Anthony with the chair, and Mike Anthony is removed from the premises.

Backstage, Ruffshot Lamont tells Notorious Bradley that they are doing "bad business" due to Barnabas the Producer, who he says has cost him a tag team title shot. Suddenly, Barnabas states that he has a vision that in one week, everything will be squashed, for he is taking them all the way to the top when he will be in the main event. The L.A. Hustlers (Ruffshot Lamont and Notorious Bradley) are excited at first until they realize it is the Monster Brawl match.

"Casanova" Colton Cage guests on commentary for the next match.

"Big Swole" Justin Cole beats "The Regulator" Terry Wayne. After the match, Dustin Starr interviews Justin Cole at the announce desk. Colton Cage congratulates Justin Cole on getting back on track despite stating that he has dropped the ball lately on commentary during the match, and Dustin Starr says he cannot wait for Justin Cole to watch the match back.

Backstage, Terrence Ward interviews Tim Grind. Tim Grind says that in all the years he has been in the business, The Posse (Simon and Mr. Chris) has taken it too far by kidnapping and brainwashing his son as well as trying to run Flex over with a truck. He says he will have a better update on Flex next week, then notices a man with a motorcycle helmet and confronts him over two weeks ago. The man with the helmet says he did not do it, then Flex says he has to find out who tried to run Flex over.

Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders retain the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championships against Gio Savage and Draco. Will Gibson is the championship official for this match. After the match, Gio Savage and Draco take the tag team titles, then hand them to Derrick King and Ray Ray Sanders personally and raise their hands in a sign of respect.

We hear from Shalonce Royal, who says she is back to take the championship that she never got a shot at, and after changing the women's division in Ohio Valley Wrestling, she plans to change another and become the new queen. We then hear from Mackenzie Morgan, who says that she is defending against Shalonce Royal as she tells Tim Bosby that the main event will be no easy task. Tim Bosby then announces that in two weeks, he and "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane will have a rematch to make it a best of five and that he will have Mackenzie Morgan in his corner.

Dustin Starr interviews "The GunShow" Brett Michaels at the announce desk. Suddenly, the man who served Dustin Starr with papers last week shows up, and Dustin Starr identifies him as a lawyer. The lawyer calls Dustin Starr an egomaniac who thinks that everything is about him and that his balloon is about to pop, then serves The GunShow with papers. The Hollywood Clique ("Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock, Van Viciouss, Secret Service) soon shows up, and "Hollywood" Jimmy Blaylock accuses Brett Michaels of jumping him in the AutoZone Park parking lot and Dustin Starr of covering it up. Blaylock also says he has not been able to work because of The GunShow and that he cannot drive himself anywhere or even make love to his wife without the help of his team, and that he will sue The GunShow for all of his money. Van Viciouss states that his lawyers have told him not to say anything.

Backstage, "All The Way" Ray Collins says the fans call him "All The Way" for a reason, and that it is easier to show why than to explain why. He says the fans gave it to him, then "The Pope" Elijah Burke made it official. As far as what's next is concerned, he says to stay tuned.

Mackenzie Morgan retains the Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship against Shalonce Royal. Marty Elias is the championship official for this match. During the match, "The Best of the Best" Austin Lane and "Smokin' Hot" Nikki Lane show up and distract not only Mackenzie, but also referee Marty Elias, who does not see Shalonce Royal pinning Mackenzie with a roll-up. When Austin and Nikki show up, so does Tim Bosby. Mackenzie retains with a belly-to-belly suplex. After the match, Tim Bosby confronts Austin Lane when he and Nikki get in the ring. Bosby and Mackenzie have a stare down with Austin and Nikki in the middle of the ring.