Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for March 26, 2021

Drew Gulak beats Akira Tozawa.

Angel Garza beats Gran Metalik.

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 28, 2020

In memory of Jon Huber "Luke Harper", 1979 - 2020.

Drew McIntyre shows up to start tonight's show. McIntyre talks about his 2020 in WWE, then thanks the fans for rallying behind him and motivating him through the year before looking to the future, starting with the match he will have next week between either Keith Lee or Sheamus. Suddenly, Sheamus shows up. Sheamus says he kept up his end of the bargain in last week's match, then says they are a week away from making history after fifteen years. Sheamus says nobody brings a more physical game than him, and he will kick Keith Lee's head off before starting 2021 right. Keith Lee then shows up and notes that Sheamus kicked him in the face despite McIntyre vouching for Sheamus, and says McIntyre's word is just as good as Sheamus'. Keith Lee says every fiber in his body wants to beat him, but he wants an apology from Sheamus. Sheamus confronts Keith Lee for questioning his friendship with McIntyre, and McIntyre calls for a referee before saying he will still be champion next week. As Keith Lee confronts McIntyre for saying this, he is Brogue Kicked by Sheamus.

Keith Lee beats Sheamus to face Drew McIntyre for the WWE Championship next week.

Backstage, Elias plays guitar backstage while Jaxson Ryker sits close by.

Gran Metalik beats The Miz - still downtrodden from losing the Money In The Bank contract - with a Sunset Flip.

Backstage, Elias and Jaxson Ryker are interrupted by "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos. Styles says he is trying to listen to Mozart but cannot hear over Elias' guitar. Elias mocks Styles for his age while Styles mocks Elias for his guitar playing, threatening to end his career by breaking his fingers.

"The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beats Dana Brooke with the Kirifuda Clutch. After the match, Baszler puts the Kirifuda Clutch on Mandy Rose as she checks on Dana.

It's time for Alexa's Playground. Alexa says she has not seen The Fiend since things got "a little heated" and TLC and that he could be waiting for Randy Orton to return to her playground. When Alexa asks Randy Orton to come down to the playground, Orton's entrance theme plays, but Orton fails to show. Orton then shows up at the Firefly Fun House instead. Orton boots Huskus the Pig Boy off a table, then throws Mercy the Buzzard at Abby the Witch before saying that if The Fiend comes back, he will have nothing left to come back to but Alexa when he shows how sick and demented he truly is. Orton grabs Ramblin' Rabbit, then notices the picture of Wyatt's house being burned before tearing Ramblin' Rabbit apart. Alexa then challenges Orton to come to the ring. Orton, feeling this is when The Fiend returns, accepts.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Charlotte Flair. Charlotte mentions Nia Jax injuring her arm six months ago, and that last week, she beat Nia Jax in a tag team match. She says that she is ready to face Nia Jax one-on-one, and says that while Nia Jax is a feared competitor, she is betting on herself. Charlotte says that in 2021, she will climb to the top like always, then Asuka shows up and says that Nia Jax is not ready for Charlotte.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Elias.

Mustafa Ali beats Ricochet with the Koji Clutch after Ricochet fends off Retribution. After the match, Mustafa Ali gives Ricochet a chance to erase all his regrets and a chance for a new outlook and beginning by joining Retribution. Ricochet refuses and hits Mustafa Ali with the Recoil before rolling out of the ring.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Nia Jax. Nia says that Charlotte Flair is smart to fear her. She plans to end Charlotte's climb to the top on the first rung of the ladder, take back the Women's Tag Team Championship and enter the women's Royal Rumble and win. "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler loves the last idea.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Drew McIntyre. McIntyre looks forward to giving the Legends a title match they will not forget on Legends Night last week, and says that Keith Lee has the spark to reach the top. While he is happy for Keith Lee, he will still be champion after next week.

Charlotte Flair beats Nia Jax by disqualification after "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler gets physically involved in the match. After the match, Nia and Shayna attack Charlotte until Asuka runs into the ring.

In footage from earlier today, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) scare a guy out of his wits as he uses his smartphone.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews Angel Garza, who says his first year on Raw has had its ups and downs, but with a new year comes new beginnings. Suddenly, R-Truth bumps into Garza as he runs away from other Superstars, and the rose falls to the ground where it is trampled.

Backstage, Jeff Hardy, Matt Riddle and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) celebrate Big E winning the Intercontinental Championship. Kofi and Woods plan to take the Raw tag team titles and have a triple championship picture with Big E. Matt Riddle proposes the team name of "The Positively Hard Bros" between the four of them, and after Kofi and Woods head to the ring, "Baked on Pancakes" is also an option.

Before the next match, Bobby Lashley declares entry into the men's Royal Rumble.

The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) the team of Jeff Hardy, Matt Riddle and The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) with a Hurt Lock to Jeff Hardy. After the match, The Hurt Business attack the losing team, but Riddle gets the last word with a Final Flash on Lashley.

Backstage, The Miz and John Morrison are met by Adam Pearce, who hands the Money In The Bank contract back to Miz after Morrison cashed in and not Miz. After Pearce leaves, Miz and Morrison celebrate.

Alexa Bliss shows up, followed by Randy Orton. Orton demands to know where The Fiend is, then Alexa says this is about her and not The Fiend. She leaves the ring, grabs a gift box and brings it to the ring. Alexa opens the box, and inside is a gas can and a box of matches. Alexa then place these two objects in front of Orton and challenges Orton to light her on fire like he did The Fiend before laying down in the center of the ring. When Orton stands there, Alexa gets up and pours a line of gasoline to where she laid, then tells Orton to light the match and immolate her. Once again, Randy stands there, much to Alexa's irritation. Alexa then pours a ring of gasoline around herself, then says Orton does not have the guts to light her on fire and that he is nothing more than "a little bitch" before pouring gasoline on herself. Orton asks Alexa if she thinks he won't do it, then grabs the box of matches as he tells her he wants to do it, but wants to process the whole thing as he enjoys watching people suffer. As Orton continues to toy with Alexa, the arena gradually goes dark, then Orton lights a match. Before he can do anything with it, the arena goes completely dark and the show ends.

Raw Talk: The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) pay tribute to Jon Huber (aka Brodie Lee/Luke Harper).

Raw Talk: Asuka hates Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler.

Here are the top ten momemnts from tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for December 21, 2020

Charlotte Flair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Charlotte asks what the Thunderdome would be without her, and says that she walked into it a champion as that is what she always is, for nothing has changed in the last six months. She then introduces Asuka to the ring. Asuka says that the "Empress of Tomorrow" is the double champion of today, then says Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler were not ready for her or Charlotte. As Charlotte hints at trying to get a Raw Womens' title shot from Asuka, Nia and Shayna show up. Nia notes that six months may have healed her arm, it did not heal her "robotic voice." She then says that she and Shayna have a list of their own like Santa Claus does, but they hand out beatings like they did to Lana or Kairi Sane. Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke show up and says that Shayna looks like "Rudolph with a nose job" and Nia is missing a pair of antlers before noting they have not lost the Women's Tag Team Championships as they get in the ring. Charlotte then calls for a referee to officiate a match while she and Asuka watch from ringside.

Nia Jax and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Mandy Rose and Dana Brooke with a Kirifuda Clutch to Dana Brooke. After the match, Mandy and Dana sends Nia and Shayna out of the ring as they taunt Charlotte Flair and Asuka.

Backstage, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) tear the New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) shirt off of a random man's back and put him in a Hurt Business shirt.

It's time for The VIP Lounge. MVP says that if there was ever a night to celebrate with champagne, it would be tonight, and in the most exclusive club in WWE. Shelton Benjamin says that last night, The Hurt Business (MVP, Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, Cedric Alexander) showed why they are better than any other tag team, and Cedric Alexander says the Raw tag team titles have the prestige they deserve. After Cedric says they are surrounded by champagne and custom-made suits, Bobby Lashley says they are a dominant force and that there is not a man alive who can beat him for the United States Championship. MVP then announces that he has hired a photographer to record this moment digitally for eternity, and as The Hurt Business poses for the camera, R-Truth poses behind them with the 24/7 Championship, and a gaggle of Superstars and a referee chase after him. Jeff Hardy and Matt Riddle show up, and Matt Riddle congratulates The Hurt Business before telling them don't need to spend so much money on champagne and the club and that they should just relax at home. He also says there is no reason to spread negativity, for they are all the same, but MVP begs to differ. Jeff Hardy says there are more important things than status or money and that character matters more than anything. Jeff then says that if they are to win tonight, then they must do it with something that The Hurt Business can never buy: faith.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Angel Garza, who gives her a rose before saying that he will be thinking of her while wrestling Drew Gulak, and that after the match, she can interview him under the mistletoe.

Angel Garza beats Drew Gulak.

Backstage, Charly Caruso interviews AJ Styles, who says that he was absolutely livid with The Miz for costing him the WWE Championship. He wants to know what The Miz has to say for himself, and that it had better be good.

It's time for Miz TV. The Miz says he had a chance to etch his name in the history books last night, but he failed himself and his family. He then introduces "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, who shows up with Omos. Miz tells Styles he invited him to the show to explain himself, and says that Styles would have taken advantage of the opportunity much like he would have. Styles tells Miz he is selfish and incompetent, and cost him the WWE Championship after cashing in. After Styles says they both lost because of him, The Miz says he has dedicated himself to get the respect he deserved and become WWE's poster child, but nobody respects him. He says that the WWE Championship would change all that and let him take Raw to new heights. He then says that he cannot do this now, and all he can do is make this right and apologize, as both of them were robbed last night. Miz admits they both lost because of him, then presents him an opportunity to co-star in The Marine 7. When Omos has more of a presence on the poster than AJ and John Morrison is not even on it, Omos says there is no defending John Morrison for cashing in, and Styles and Morrison threaten to beat each other up. Miz then says Omos is right and that Morrison cashed in and not him, and demands that he be given the Money In The Bank contract back. Drew McIntyre shows up and says he will be taking Miz, Morrison and Styles out, not each other. McIntyre then says he had a little celebration "with the lads" with a few pints as they laughed at Styles' holiday story from last week before reading a sequel called "The Nightmare After TLC." Sheamus and Keith Lee show up from out of nowhere to recite the story with McIntyre as they surround the ring, but they forget "the finish" and decide to make a new finish in the ring with a brawl. Chairs get thrown around and Morrison gets thrown out of the ring, but Styles drop kicks Keith Lee into Sheamus, causing Sheamus and Keith Lee to argue with each other until McIntyre stops them.

Backstage, Keith Lee and Sheamus continue to argue, and Drew McIntyre have to stand between them once again. He tells Sheamus to cool down, then tells Keith Lee that it was an accident and that they need to be on the same page.

T-Bar beats Ricochet after Ricochet attacks Mustafa Ali. After the match, T-Bar tells Ricochet that Retribution is his ally, not his enemy, and that he either join them or have his existence ended.

In backstage footage from earlier today, The New Day (Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods) congratulate The Hurt Business (Shelton Benjamin and Cedric Alexander) for beating them on Sunday and says they will win tag team gold again. Kofi says he lost pieces of teeth in their match, and that a man is known by how he bounces back upon defeat.

The Hurt Business (MVP and Bobby Lashley) beat Matt Riddle and Jeff Hardy with a Hurt Lock to Jeff Hardy.

The Miz and John Morrison argue with "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos backstage.

Elias and Jaxson Ryker are in the ring. Elias talks about the 2020 that he has had, saying it has been a whirlwind, then thanks his fans and says that his music changes people's lives, and that Jaxson Ryker has been reborn in the universal truth. Before Elias can say much else, The Lucha House Party shows up.

Jaxson Ryker beats Gran Metalik. During the match, Elias sits on the top rope and plays guitar and sings, but Metalik catches Elias and hits him with a hurricanrana only for Jaxson Ryker to hit him with a sit-out choke bomb for the win.

Randy Orton shows up. Orton says that in his life, he has been called many things - sick, twisted, deranged and demented - and proved them all after burning The Fiend alive. He says that The Fiend is no man and that he is not normal. He says that he enjoyed every second of watching The Fiend burn, then kneels down in the spot in the ring where The Fiend laid and says that if he closes his eyes, he can see and smell it, as the scent of burning flesh has a tendency to linger. Orton then says he did not sleep because the voices inside of his head that he has been accustomed to for years were gone, and all he hears is the sound of The Fiend gasping for his last breath as the fire grew hotter and higher. He says that The Fiend is gone and no more, and he is the "evil son-of-a-bitch that took him out." Suddenly, the lights gradually go out, and Orton has the foresight to leave the ring. When they come back on, there is a swing set and a rocking horse in the middle of the ring, and Alexa Bliss is on the swing. Alexa invites Orton to play with her, then jokingly states The Fiend could be anywhere. She then says that The Fiend is not here, as if he was absorbed into the ring mat and buried under the ground. She then says that The Fiend is home, but if The Fiend comes back, it will be to her playground, and it will be like nothing Orton has seen before. The lights go out again.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce. Evans says they wanted the next match, and Peyton says it would not have happened if they did not take initiative. Both of them agree they will not take hand-outs. After Lacey heads to the ring, Peyton tells Sarah that the match was all her.

Charlotte Flair and Asuka beat Lacey Evans and Peyton Royce with a Figure Eight to Peyton Royce.

In footage from last Friday, Titus O'Neil and the Bullard Family Foundation gives away a car, which is one of five given away over the weekend.

Backstage, The Miz tries to get his Money In The Bank contract back when "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Omos approach and Styles hangs up Miz's phone.

Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Keith Lee beat "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, The Miz and John Morrison in a Holiday Street Fight with a Spirit Bomb to Miz after Omos puts Morrison through a table. After the match, Sheamus hits Keith Lee with a Brogue Kick to end the show.

Raw Talk: Ricochet says something needs to change.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for November 13, 2020

Results courtesy of The SmackDown Hotel.

Erik beats Akira Tozawa.

Humberto Carrillo beats Gran Metalik.

Friday Night's Main Event - Main Event recap for October 23, 2020

Results courtesy of The SmackDown Hotel.

Ricochet beats Gran Metalik.

Angel Garza beats Humberto Carrillo.

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 25, 2020

In memory of Joe Laurinaitis "Road Warrior Animal", 1960 - 2020.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Sami Zayn and Jeff Hardy show up to start tonight's show. Corey Graves interviews all three men in the ring and announces that both Intercontinental Championships will be raised to the ceiling in an "ascension ceremony." Styles tells Hardy to savor this moment, as this is the last time he will hold the title. After Styles accuses Jeff of cheating once again, Styles then says that Zayn took six months off to grow a neckbeard before saying he beat him last week. Zayn says this is happening because Styles took part in a tournament to crown a "fradulent" champion. He also says that Jeff should have called him on the phone, denounced the championship and called him the true champion, but Jeff tells Sami to shut up and be grateful, as he has a chance to make the title legitimate. Jeff then asks for the hook to be brought down so that both Intercontinental Championship belts can be placed on it, then the belts are raised to the ceiling. Sami then pushes a ladder into both Jeff and Styles as they argue and goes on the attack. Styles forces Sami out of the ring as Sami punches Jeff, calling him a fraud in the process, then Adam Pearce shows up. He adds AJ Styles to Sami Zayn's match with Jeff Hardy tonight, and the match is next. Jeff then hits Styles with a Twist of Fate.

Sami Zayn beats Jeff Hardy and "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles in a Triple Threat Match after ducking the Phenomenal Forearm, tossing Styles out of the ring and pinning Jeff. After the match, Styles attacks Sami and Jeff with a ladder. He then puts a ladder in the center of the ring, climbs up and raises both belts.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis). Otis says that he does not trust lawyers, then The Miz and John Morrison show up. The Miz says that his legal team will bury Otis and leave him with nothing. Morrison is recording Otis as he says that Miz will have to take the contract, then Tucker questions why only Miz's name is on the contract. This starts a brawl that referees have to break up.

Bayley shows up. She sits in a steel chair on the stage as she says she can watch her attack on Sasha Banks over and over, but her time is precious and she has no time to waste on her. Bayley says she has work to do and a championship match to prepare for, then says that while she admires Nikki Cross' heart, what she will do to Nikki on Sunday will be worse than what she did to Sasha.

Shinsuke Nakamura beats Gran Metalik. After the match, Cesaro attacks Lince Dorado when he checks on Gran Metalik, then Nakamura attacks Metalik again. After Cesaro and Nakamura leave, Dorado and Kalisto check on Gran Metalik, then Dorado shoves Kalisto to the mat.

WWE alumni celebrate the life and career of Road Warrior Animal on Twitter.

We see a video package regarding what Afa, Sika and Rikishi have to say about Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship.

Jey Uso shows up. Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman watch from backstage as Jey Uso asks about Roman's scowl towards him after last week's show. Paul Heyman appears on the TitanTron and says that the fans deserve to hear what Roman has to say. He says that Jey Uso will get answers on Roman's time, and he guarantees that the face-to-face meeting will happen tonight. He says that Jey Uso will get answers on Roman's time, and he guarantees that the face-to-face meeting will happen tonight.

Backstage, we hear from King Corbin, who says that he was disgusted by Matt Riddle's "bro" promo from last week and that he cannot wait to hear him "bro" out in pain and agony.

King Corbin beats Matt Riddle after getting the knees up to block the Floating Bro. After the match, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Riddle, who says that tonight's loss will not stop him, as he is here to push himself and continue to grind until SmackDown is "the bro show."

We see another vignette of the mysterious woman, who puts on make-up as she writes the word "untouchable" on the mirror in lipstick. The woman's face is covered up completely throughout.

Lacey Evans beats Alexa Bliss by disqualification. During the match, Bray Wyatt's laughter can be heard at one point. Later on in the match, the arena lights go red and the high pitches noises synonymous with Bray Wyatt are heard as Alexa Bliss snaps and eventually refuses to listen to the referee. After the match, Alexa hits Lacey with Sister Abigail on the outside. The Fiend is then seen on the TitanTron saying "Let me in," and Alexa Bliss has a smile of malicious glee as she heads to the back while Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman head to the ring. Alexa looks back as Roman holds up the Universal Championship, then leaves.

After the break, Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns are in the ring. Jey Uso shows up immediately after Heyman starts speaking, and Roman tells Jey that while he would give the Universal Championship if he could, Jey would not know what to do with it. He says that Jey does not understand the accountability and responsibility of being a world champion and the weight and the pressure from being the face of WWE, as he has always depended on his brother. He says that while Jey is a tag team champion and has made the family proud, the family depends on him being "the tribal chief," which Jey will never be. Jey then asks Roman "What if you're wrong?" He says that Roman has always been on top, while Jey has always been confused for his brother Jimmy. He says that this Sunday, he will be the one that beat Roman for the WWE Universal Champion and he will be the one on top. After Roman and Heyman leave, Jey goes up the ramp and is suddenly attacked by Roman, who says that he has a whole family to feed and that Jey will never take his place at the table.

Talking Smack: Bayley questions if Alexa Bliss will be a factor on Sunday.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for September 18, 2020

The Miz and John Morrison host The Dirt Sheet to start tonight's show. The Miz and John Morrison address the sudden departure of Mandy Rose to Raw, which was announced last week by The Miz on Talking Smack. The Miz says he and Morrison are being accused of being vindictive and trying to break up Otis and Mandy Rose, and that he is not playing mind games or get revenge; he is trying to help Otis focus when it comes to staying alert with the Money In The Bank Contract. He says that is difficult with Mandy Rose being around, and that he made things easier for Otis, who he says should be thanking him right now. He also says Otis should get over it, as Mandy Rose already has. Suddenly, Otis shows up and attacks Miz and Morrison and tosses the chairs out of the ring, with one of them going over the barricade. Tucker is suddenly seen at ringside, and he tosses Miz and Morrison to Otis so he can beat them up some more. The Miz falls victim to a Caterpillar followed by a Vader Bomb in the corner. Just when it seems the beatdown is over, Otis gets Miz back in the ring again and strips him down to his underwear. When Miz comes to his senses, Miz and Morrison run to the back, with Morrison hiding Miz's modesty.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews The Miz and John Morrison. The Miz gets on his phone and asks "Did you see it? Was it enough?" Miz smiles, and Morrison says that they have a plan.

Cesaro beats Gran Metalik. During the match, Kalisto and Lince Dorado are ejected for telling Gran Metalik what to do on the ring apron.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Jey Uso, who says that last week was a miscommunication according to Paul Heyman, and that Roman Reigns will be there tonight and that Sheamus and King Corbin will face "the Uce with the juice."

We hear from Matt Riddle, who says that "Bro" is a universal language that can encapsulate any emotion or thought. We then see him say the word "bro" in several different ways to prove the point.

It's time for A Moment of Bliss. Tonight's guest is Nikki Cross. Alexa congratulates Nikki on getting a shot at the SmackDown Women's Championship, then asks Nikki what her plan of action is at Clash of Champions, as she has not beaten Bayley since last year. Nikki says Clash of Champions will be different, as Sasha Banks will not be there and she will be better able to focus on giving Bayley the beating she deserves, as the beating Bayley gave Sasha reminds her of the beatings Bayley gave her. She says that is fine if Bayley wants to do cheap shots, as she will become the new SmackDown Women's Champion at Clash of Champions. Nikki Cross then addresses Alexa Bliss with her actions from last week, when she hit her with Sister Abigail and walked off. Alexa feels there is some sort of change in her and she does not know how to handle it. Suddenly, Lacey Evans shows up. Lacey mockingly asks if Alexa is going to talk about her feelings before telling Nikki to thanks Alexa for taking her off of her game, allowing Nikki to win. She then says that all the speeches in the world will not help Nikki win against Bayley, as Bayley has a mean streak while Nikki is too nice and has no backbone. Nikki takes her handkerchief and blows her nose into it. When Lacey bends down to pick it up, Nikki attacks her. Lacey takes exception to his and heads to the ring in a huff.

Alexa Bliss guests on commentary for the next match.

Nikki Cross beats Lacey Evans. After the match, Alexa Bliss leaves the announce table in a trance and hits Lacey Evans with Sister Abigail after Lacey Evans mentions The Fiend. Alexa then slowly heads to the back while still entranced.

We see a video package of Paul Heyman talking about the Anoa'i wrestling family and managing Roman Reigns, as well as Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at Clash of Champions.

Sasha Banks is interviewed from the WWE Performance Center by Michael Cole. Sasha, now wearing a neck brace, says that she has heard every word Bayley said last week and she cannot help but be filled with emotions after everything that she and Bayley did together, including elevating the Performance Center. Sasha says she knows Bayley is watching, and that she is a naive idiot who is nothing without her. Sasha says that she will take the one thing Bayley loves - the SmackDown Women's Championship - then she is attacked from behind with a steel chair by Bayley. Performance Center staff stops Bayley shortly after she wraps a steel chair around Sasha's head and neck.

Before the next match, Sami Zayn chews out ring announcer Greg Hamilton for not calling him the WWE Intercontinental Championship, then AJ Styles hits him with a cheap shot from behind.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles beats Sami Zayn after countering a schoolkid pin with a grab of the tights from Sami - in which Sami gets caught - with a schoolkid pin of his own where he grabs Sami's tights. After the match, Sami Zayn attacks Styles from behind and argues with the referee, saying Styles grabbed his tights. As he demands that he be called the champion again, Jeff Hardy shows up and attacks Sami Zayn. Jeff Hardy grabs a table from underneath the ring, then grabs a ladder and hits Styles with it before doing the same to Sami. Jeff climbs up the ladder, but Sami retreats. Jeff Hardy then gets a microphone and says he is sick of being called a cheat and a fraud in this entire situation, and proposes they settle everything with a Triple Threat Ladder Match for the Intercontinental Championship at Clash of Champions.

Backstage, Tucker and Otis are handed a manila envelope. Otis finds out that he has been served with a lawsuit. After the match, Tucker finds that Otis is being sued by The Miz and John Morrison for emotional distress, violation of First Amendment rights and "Money In The Bank negligence," and demand that he either forfeit the Money In The Bank contract in a week or go to court.

Backstage, King Corbin and Sheamus are talking when a security officer shows up. Sheamus thanks him for luring out Big E two weeks ago, then the officer tells Sheamus is being towed. Sheamus looks for his car, and finds somebody in black. That person is Big E, and he beats up Sheamus before beaing up the security officer. Big E then gets the officer on top of a car and plows him into the windshield, much to the protest of several officials, then stuffs him into the trunk of a car. Adam Pearce tells Big E to leave the building.

We see a video package of the woman in the beige high heels again, this time putting on a red dress. Her face is hidden behind a mirror and can hardly be seen behind her hair.

Before the next match, Paul Heyman hands the microphone to Roman Reigns, who says that he came out first so that there is no confusion, and says that is his yard, his island, his ring and his WWE. He then dares anyone who wants it to come and take it from him.

Roman Reigns and Jey Uso beat Sheamus and King Corbin in a Samoan Street Fight. After the match, Jey Uso teases holding up the WWE Universal Championship after having used it as a weapon against King Corbin at the end of the match, then hands it to Roman. Roman and Jey hug in the ring to end the show. Roman is all smiles when he is hugging Jey, but as Jey heads to the back, Roman's smile turns into a scowl.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for August 14, 2020

It is announced that every entrance and exit of the WWE Performance Center is guarded by security to keep Retribution out.

Big E vs. John Morrison ends before it can begin when Retribution shows up and attack both men. Michael Cole and Corey Graves run away when Retribution show up. After Retribution run away, The Miz checks on John Morrison.

Backstage, everyone is taking about Retribution, and The Miz blames Big E's recent Twitter tweets for Retribution attacking. After Miz and John Morrison leaves, Baron Corbin declares himself leader of the locker room, but Big E tells him to shut up and that he is not defeated. Big E says he will get back in the ring and beat John Morrison and that is time for the locker room to take the show back, then Sheamus shows up to mock Big E, saying Retribution attacked him because he is alone and vulnerable. Sheamus says that Retribution will not dare show up during his match, as he knows they are not afraid of him. Big E tells Sheamus that if he had any sense, he would know he is not alone.

Bayley and Sasha Banks are in the ring. Sasha mentions that she has to defend the Raw Women's title along with the tag team titles, then says that tonight is all about Bayley, who says Stephanie McMahon tried to rain on her parade but could not hold her and Sasha down. Bayley and Sasha then kick Greg Hamilton out of the ring so they can announce all of the competitors in the triple brand women's battle royal where the winner faces Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. This continues until they find out that Asuka is in the battle royal, and Asuka runs out and attacks Bayley and Sasha, which allows the rest of the competitors in the battle royal to show up.

Asuka last eliminates "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler in a triple brand women's battle royal to face Bayley for the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Bayley and Sasha are not happy about Asuka's battle royal win, and Sasha tells Bayley that they both have Asuka. As Bayley walks away, she and Sasha are attacked by Asuka.

We hear from Mandy Rose, who says that while some of things Sonya Deville says about how people perceive her is true, she has been made fun of for her looks and accused of being handed things her whole life and that it still hurts. She says that she had three jobs while working towards a bikini championship and that WWE did not fall into her lap, and while Sonya should know how hard she worked, she thanks Sonya for reminding her she is more than a pretty face. Mandy says that making her look ugly will not destroy her, and challenges Sonya to a hair vs. hair match at SummerSlam, telling Sonya to put her money where her mouth.

Backstage, Sheamus tells security to take a hike, as Retribution will not attack while he is around.

Backstage, Nikki Cross spots Alexa Bliss. She hugs her and apologizes for her behavior from last week, then shows some concern for her safety after what happened with The Fiend. Alexa says she is fine and that she is going to look for answers from Braun Strowman.

Sheamus beats Shorty G.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles shows up with a man in a suit (who is played by Chris Parks aka Abyss). AJ Styles says that there are more pressing matters than Retribution, such as who will face him for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam. He says he wants to enjoy being champion, but so many people want to know who he is facing next. He also says that people want to throw out statistics, and it took looking at statistics during a baseball game to realize he cares about statistics. He then says he has hired someone to crunch the numbers and has hired a time to come up with a system called the "Phenomenal Intercontinental Statistic System" to find his next opponent, and announces that the next challenger must earn a match by merit. Styles mentions that he is #1 after uncovering part of a whiteboard, then reveals that nobody is worthy of facing him for the Intercontinental Championship after revealing the rest of the whiteboard, saying nobody has earned it. Styles says that somebody can get on the board if they work hard enough, then Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says that while he has respect for Styles and what he has done, he did not get a fair chance at the title thanks to Sheamus and says it could have been both of them in the finals of the recent tournament. Jeff talks about how he won the title and stood on his own two feet years ago, and after saying that he knows who he is and what he has accomplished, he proposes that the two of them have a match for the Intercontinental Championship. Styles says that while he has always respected Jeff and known him for a very long time, and admits a lot of people would love to see them in a WWE ring together after all that Jeff has done in WWE, and says that Jeff deserves to be on the board. Styles then declines his challenge, saying Jeff has not earned the right to be on the board and that this is not a pity party. This starts a brawl between Jeff and Styles where Jeff comes out on top before putting his own name on the board.

Backstage, Cesaro talks with Shinsuke Nakamura about how they are the greatest tag team champions and that Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) cannot do anything against them. Lucha House Party then show up and steal the SmackDown tag titles, and Cesaro and Nakamura chase after them.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews AJ Styles, who says that Jeff Hardy assaulted him and does not respect him, the Intercontinental Championship or statistics. He says that if Jeff Hardy wants a piece of him, he will find out the hard way that he will get erased for messing with him.

Gran Metalik beats Shinsuke Nakamura after Kalisto shows up for the first time in months, distracting Cesaro and Nakamura and allowing Metalik to hit an elbow from the top of the ropes for the win. It is announced during the match that WWE will be in a different location next week and that the fans will play a big role in next week's show.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Matt Riddle. Riddle says that nobody likes a bounty on their head as it is pretty hard, and while he is a laid-back guy, he is here to "bro down and throw down." He also says that King Corbin calls himself a king, but that he is a royal pain. Riddle says he has done everything to get his attention, then Shorty G shows up. Shorty G says he got caught up in the "king's ransom" stuff and that while he has a family to feed, it does not justify his actions and that it is not him to do that. Shorty G apologizes, and both men fistbump. Riddle tells Shorty G to call him if he wants a match, then he is attacked from behind by Corbin. Corbin then thanks Shorty G for the help and leaves.

We hear from Alexa Bliss, who says she has been better after the last few months. On the subject of Braun Strowman, he was intimidating at first until she got to know him, then they got to be friends. Alexa says that she and Braun cared about each other a lot, but that she does not know if that is why The Fiend attacked her. She calls The Fiend's presence "scary and terrifying, and also compelling," and that one can feel his presence once one has interacted with him. On the subject of Braun saying she did not care about her, Alexa is at a loss for words.

Next week: Jeff Hardy vs. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles for the Intercontinental Championship!

We hear from Sonya Deville, who says that she is surprised by Mandy Rose's challenge and that Mandy got aggressive from having her hair cut. She says that while Mandy may think she may have gotten over her insecurities, she says that she will make Mandy know that people say things about her because they are true before accepting her challenge at SummerSlam.

The Miz guests on commentary for the next match.

Big E beats John Morrison with the Stretch Muffler. During the match, Otis confronts The Miz over comments Miz made about him. After the commercial break, the SmackDown locker room is now surrounding ringside after the commercial break. It is not long before Retribution go on the attack backstage. After the backstage attack, more anti-WWE graffiti is spray painted on a wall. The SmackDown locker room is soon alerted to what is going on in the back as the match continues. After the match, Big E falls victim to a Brogue Kick from Sheamus, then Braun Strowman - now with a bald head - shows up.

Braun Strowman is in the ring after the commercial break. He tells The Fiend that he knows what he is going to get when it comes to him, and says he promised him he would be "the most evil son-of-a-bitch" anyone has ever seen after coming out of the swamp. He tells The Fiend to come to the ring so he can eviscerate him and eat his entrails as he looks up at the lights, then Alexa Bliss shows up. Alexa, knowing that she risks making him angrier, asks Braun what is going on, and this is not the Braun that she knows. Braun says that Alexa used him as a pawn and tried to change him into something he is not, and that he is not a clown that can be led around by his beard. He also tells her that anyone who comes in contact with The Fiend is changed, including her, and tells her to get out of the ring, as he wants The Fiend. Alexa tells Braun to be careful what he wishes for, and threatens to slap some sense into him. After Alexa tells Braun to look at him, Alexa slaps him in the face multiple times, but Braun simply smiles before lifting her over her head. As he carries Alexa around, the lights slowly go out, signaling The Fiend's presence. When Braun tosses Alexa upwards, the lights go completely out. When the red lights come on, Braun is gone and The Fiend is in the ring while Alexa is on the mat. Braun is then seen on the TitanTron. Braun laughs, as does The Fiend, and Braun screams as the show ends.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for July 31, 2020

We hear from Bayley and Sasha Banks. Bayley says she will beat Nikki Cross and leave Nikki with more to cry about than cracked ribs. Nikki says she has beaten someone better than them and that she will knock Bayley off her high horse to become champion. We also hear from Big E, who tells The Miz that he will feel the power as he has The New Day in his heart and ind. Meanwhile, The Miz and John Morrison laugh at the idea of Big E having a singles career, and Miz says he does not have what it takes. Lacey Evans says she will give Naomi what she deserves, while Naomi says she deserves to beat Lacey senseless and have her feel the glow. Gran Metalik says he will become Intercontinental Champion tonight. "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles says that Metalik's high flying is impressive, but it is not phenomenal, and this is the house that he built. We then hear from Bray Wyatt, who says that he was trying to find Braun Strowman, but Strowman is probably still in his swamp and that a part of him will be trapped in the swamp forever. Bray says he only wanted to help Braun, not hurt him, but now, "he" is awake and "he" wants something that Braun has. Until then, nobody is safe.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles retains the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Gran Metalik with the Calf Crusher. After the match, Styles stomps on Lince Dorado as he checks on Gran Metalik, then hits Dorado with the Styles Clash.

Backstage, Baron Corbin walks up to Shorty G, saying it must hurt for him to sit on the sidelines. Shorty G does not buy into Corbin being a nice guy, and thinks that Corbin wants him to take out Matt Riddle when Corbin mentions the king's ransom on Riddle. Corbin reminds Shorty G that he has plenty of talent, but no opportunities, and that the king's ransom is still on the table if he is interested.

Jeff Hardy shows up. Jeff says he has not felt this good in a long time, and that the last few months with Sheamus have been tough, as he has been a constant reminder of how dangerous his demons can be. He says he needs these reminders, as sobriety is an uphill climb, but he knows he is on the right path. Jeff says he is more than an alcoholic and that he loves to perform in the ring for everyone, and that the love of family and friends has gotten him here. He says that his love makes him not want to let everyone down ever again, and that he is grateful to be alive and well today on SmackDown. Suddenly, King Corbin shows up. Corbin says his head will explode if he continues to hear about Jeff's sobriety, and says that Jeff is just whining and crying about recovery. He says that Jeff's life sucks and that he should shut up and deal with it. Corbin says he is losing his mind as he is looking for a Matt Riddle who cannot find his shoes and that he has a match with Drew Gulak, and that his kingdom is turning into an insane asylum. Jeff tells Corbin the problem is him, not those around him. Corbin says he would have offered Jeff the king's ransom to take out Matt Riddle, but he would not take it as he is more interested in sitting in a circle and collecting coins in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Suddenly, Corbin is attacked from behind by Gulak.

King Corbin beats Drew Gulak with End of Days despite the distraction from Matt Riddle, who shows up to get a closer look. After the match, Riddle attacks Corbin. Suddenly, Shorty G runs into the ring and hits Riddle with a German Suplex. He glances satisfactorily at Corbin, then the two of them leave together.

Big E beats The Miz with a Stretch Muffler after John Morrison is ejected from the match by the referee.

Backstage, Cesaro and Shinsuke Nakamura are having a "champions' party" when The Lucha House Party (Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik) shows up. They are told the party is for champions only and that Metalik blew his chance at championship gold earlier tonight. Metalik has to hold Lince back as they leave.

Backstage, Sheamus says the mistake he made in fighting Jeff Hardy in a bar was fighting Jeff Hardy in a bar, as he gave him home field advantage. He says that Jeff was fueled by alcohol despite not one drop touching his lips. He calls last week's bar fight "a handicap match," then says what's done is done and that it is only a matter of time before nature takes its course, as Jeff is not his problem anymore and that is bad for the locker room, because he is now their problem.

Before the next match, Lacey Evans says if people want to feel sorry for Naomi so badly, she will make them feel sorry for her tonight.

Naomi beats Lacey Evans with a backslide pin after blocking the Woman's Right.

Backstage, Mandy Rose tells Otis that she has booked them a reservation at his favorite barbecue joint, complete with a private table and an all-you-can-eat buffet. She proposes they get ready, then meet up again. Meanwhile, Sonya Deville has been spying on them.

Backstage, Sonya Deville attacks Mandy Rose as she gets ready for her date with Otis, then grabs a pair of scissors and cuts some of her hair off before kicking her in the face. She then grabs an electric razor, but referees and officials stop her doing anything else.

We hear from Kayla Braxton, who says that Mandy Rose is conscious. The Miz and John Morrison show up and make hair jokes about Mandy as Heavy Machinery (Tucker and Otis) tend to Mandy, and Tucker chases Miz and Morrison off.

Bayley retains the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship against Nikki Cross. After the match, a distraught Nikki shoves Alexa Bliss before leaving. Suddenly, the lights go out, then the arena is red. Bray Wyatt is behind Alexa, and he circles around her before putting her in the Mandible Claw.

Here are the top ten moments for tonight's show!

Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 9, 2019

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up to start tonight's show and moderate the contract signing for the WWE Universal Championship match at Clash of Champions. Austin says it is great to be back in Madison Square Garden, as he has heard it has been over 20 years since he was last here. He talks about how he face Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and how Bret's theme gave him goosebumps. He also reminisces about about a time when WWE was worried about his neck and Vince McMahon tried to "serenade" him only to give him a Stone Cold Stunner, and a contract signing he did for his match with The Undertaker for SummerSlam 1998 and the brawl that happened then. He says it was the first time he was ever knocked out, and afterwards, he asked then-referee Earl Hebner where he was for Hebner to tell him he was in the Garden. He then focuses on the contract signing, then brings out Braun Strowman, followed by Seth Rollins. Braun tries to shake Austin's hand after he shows up, and Austin is hesitant before bringing out Seth Rollins. Austin shakes hands with Strowman, followed by Rollins, then is ready to moderate. Rollins gets Austin up to speed about what is going on between him and Strowman, then takes in all the "What"s from the audience. After Austin states that the contract needs to be signed, Rollins says he will oblige before telling Strowman that he will still be the best wrestler on the planet and the Universal Champion. He signs the contract. Afterwards, Strowman admits he grew up on Austin and has respect for him, but states that "a rattlesnake is still a rattlesnake." He says that he has no need to stab Rollins in the back, and while he likes being tag champ, he will love being Universal Champion. After Strowman tells Rollins that he will open a can of whup-ass and give Rollins these hands, he signs the contract. All of a sudden, The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) shows up. Styles tells Austin that "The O.C. doesn't want none" from Austin, then tells Austin to "sit this play out" or else he might get hurt. He says that this has nothing to do with Austin and everything to do with Rollins and Strowman, saying that they never had the gall to defend the tag team titles against The O.C. and give them a rematch. After Austin tells Styles that he has 18,000 people calling him an asshole, Styles tells Austin he has become an asshole in his old age, and after stating that Rollins has gotten titles he isn't deserving of, he asks Austin if he knows where he's coming from. Austin moves the table and tells Styles that while he doesn't know where he's coming from, he knows where he is going, and Strowman fights off Gallows and Anderson while Rollins fights off Styles. When Styles sends Rollins out of the ring, he turns around only to eat a Stunner from Stone Cold.

After the commercial break, Styles is sitting in the corner from the Stone Cold Stunner he received earlier, then Cedric Alexander shows up for the next match.

Cedric Alexander beats "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles by disqualification after Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson get involved. After the match, Gallows and Anderson continue to attack Cedric, but The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) show up and decimate The O.C. (Styles, Gallows, Anderson).

Backstage, we hear from Bayley and Sasha Banks. Sasha says she heard Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch should be mad after last week, and Bayley says they couldn't be happier to be back together.

Bray Wyatt announces that he will host a special episode of Firefly Funhouse later tonight.

Roman Reigns shows up. He talks about his announcement of his leukemia returning from almost a year ago as well as the love and support the fans gave him afterwards, and says that all the love and support gave him the strength to change his perspective and his goals. It is now about more than the ring to him now, and now he wants to use his platform to spread love and support like the fans did for him. For the last few months, he has visited pediatric cancer hospitals around the country, including one in New York City. He then asks "Why go to them, when we can bring them to us?" He then brings out several young cancer patients from the New York/New Jersey area to stand on stage with him. Roman states that these kids have been through the toughest fights of their lives and are standing stronger than others, but there are others who are just beginning their fight. He asks the fans to "support tomorrow's Superstars today."

Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair beat Bayley and Sasha Banks.

Backstage, Sarah Schreiber interviews The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson). Styles says that they run the place, then Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler show up and propose to Styles that they team up and take care of some enemies that they have in common. Styles accepts.

Rey Mysterio beats Gran Metalik.

Seth Rollins and Braun Strowman are seen speaking with Cedric Alexander backstage.

Wee look back on Braun Strowman throwing Sami Zayn in a dumpster back in May, courtesy of Progressive.

Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) vs. Robert Roode, Dolph Ziggler and The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) is official for later tonight.

Backstage, Street Profits recap what has happened so far tonight, and also hype up the card for the rest of the show as well as Clash of Champions.

Baron Corbin beats Samoa Joe and Ricochet to advance to the finals of the King of the Ring tournament after tossing Ricochet out of the ring and over the barricade following a top rope 630 from Ricochet to Samoa Joe.

Natalya beats Lacey Evans with the Sharpshooter in a knock-down, drag-out fight of a match.

We see footage of R-Truth losing the WWE 24/7 Championship to former New York Knicks - and now Boston Celtics - center Enes Kanter before winning it back and running away from all the other Superstars. This makes R-Truth a fifteen-time 24/7 Champion.

It's time for Firefly Fun House. Bray Wyatt is suddenly surprised by Ramblin' Rabbit yelling "Stranger Danger!" concerning "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's appearance tonight. Abby, Huskus and Mercy all join in. Bray yells at them to be quiet, then fixes Abby's clock so it no longer says "3:16" (and reads "11:19" instead) and says that Austin is "just an old rattlesnake." He then says strangers are just "friends you haven't made yet," and brings up Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders as an example. He then states that friends will not help where Rollins and Strwoan are going, because The Fiend does not forgive or forget.

Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins are on the cover of the newest issue of Muscle & Fitness Magazine.

Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, Cedric Alexander and The Viking Raiders (Ivar and Erik) beat Robert Roode, Dolph Ziggler and The O.C. ("The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson) with Cedric pinning Styles. At one point in the match, Rollins is pushed onto Strowman as Strowman goes for a pinfall attempt, and Strowman immediately thinks that Rollins broke the pinfall on purpose. After the match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and has beer with the winning team.

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for April 16, 2019

Before the next match, Kalisto and Lince Dorado announce that Gran Metalik is going to blow the roof off of the arena tonight.

Ariya Daivari beats Akira Tozawa, Gran Metalik and Mike Kanellis to face "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

Backstage, Oney Lorcan says that nobody has been more important in rebuilding the Crusierweight division than Cedric Alexander, but everything comes to an end. He plans to lead the division into the future, and if he cannot beat Cedric, he does not deserve to be that leader. Meanwhile, we hear from Cedric, who says that he plans to build his legacy on Raw, for it will be the one thing that remains when he is gone. He will always have pride in 205 Live, and told Lorcan that one day, Lorcan can lead the way. He then says that Lorcan thinks that one day is today, and tells Lorcan that if he wants to step up, he will not give up without a fight.

Next week: Humberto Carrillo vs. Drew Gulak!

Oney Lorcan beats Cedric Alexander. After the match, Lorcan and Cedric shake hands.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for January 22, 2019

Humberto Carrillo beats Gran Metalik. Both men show respect after the match.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick talks with Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher regarding Humberto Carrillo, saying Carrillo has a huge upside. Gulak leaves upset, while Gallagher just leaves. Afterwards, "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese shows up wanting a rematch with Noam Dar. Drake says he will consider it, but Noam Dar keeps talking about his upset victory, and if Drake won't grant it, he will have to find his own opportunity.

We hear from Akira Tozawa, who says he came to America to make a name for himself, and that he will become a two-time Cruiserweight Champion.

Backstage, Lince Dorado and Kalisto talk about 2019, and Lince says the Cruiserweight Championship will take The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) to the next level. Kalisto says he will show his opponents that he is a threat and that The Lucha House Party will show the power of lucha.

Backstage before the next match, Kayla Braxton interviews Hideo Itami. Ariya Daivari says Hideo is the only person in the next match who has not been Cruiserweight Champion, which only makes him more hungry and more dangerous. Also, Buddy Murphy guests on commentary for the next match.

Hideo Itami beats Kalisto and Akira Tozawa in a Triple Threat Match. During the match, Buddy Murphy leaves the announce table and attacks all three men, but Kalisto and Tozawa fight back and lay Buddy Murphy out.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for December 12, 2018

It is announced by General Manager Drake Maverick at the start of the show that Noam Dar is not medically cleared to compete, and that Buddy Murphy will be facing Gran Metalik.

Buddy Murphy beats Gran Metalik.

Backstage, Akira Tozawa and The Brian Kendrick are met by General Manager Drake Maverick, who tells them their match against "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak next week will be a street fight. Kendrick admits that when he returned to WWE, he manipulated people because he was a desperate man. He manipulated no person worse than he did Tozawa, and says he is a changed man and wants to bring the Cruiserweight Division up. Tozawa agrees, but says Kendrick looks the same and this needs to change. He takes him to the side, then thanks Maverick for his time before "firing" him for losing the Raw tag team titles.

We hear from "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak, who say that they were trying to save The Brian Kendrick, and that this street fight will let them take this as far as they want and it is all legal.

Next week: The Brian Kendrick and Akira Tozawa vs. "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak in a Street Fight! Lio Rush returns!

Backstage, Kaylra Braxton interviews Ariya Daivari, who says that wrestling used to be simple: put two tough men in a ring until one of them wins. He says that all wrestlers care about are social media and dressing up flashy. He says that when he sat injured with a broken neck for seven months, he saw all flash and no substance. Hideo Itami then shows up and says he saw his match last week, and congratulates him. They shake hands, then Hideo Itami leaves. Daivari calls Hideo Itami "one of the last real men around here" and a man worthy of respect.

Cedric Alexander beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. After the match, Buddy Murphy shows up, then runs into the ring and brawls with Cedric. The brawl ends with Cedric hitting a tope con hiro on Murphy, who then retreats.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for November 21, 2018

Buddy Murphy shows up to start tonight's show. He asks the fans if they thought if Mustafa Ali was going to beat him at Survivor Series, then says their opinions mean nothing to him as he has proven to Mustafa and the world that you cannot stop the unstoppable.

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Noam Dar following the distraction from Buddy Murphy. After the match, Buddy Murphy boots Noam Dar out of the ring.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that he is hurt physically and mentally after coming up short at Survivor Series, but he does not want to forget the pain; instead, he wants to embrace and feel every single out of it so when he is down, he can rise back up. He says he should thank Buddy Murphy for the pain, as he will work harder and dig deeper, and turn the pain into power to become Cruiserweight Champion.

General Manager Drake Maverick asks the referee for TJP vs. Gran Metalik to make sure that nobody interferes in the match. Cedric Alexander shows up, and Maverick tells him that in next week's main event, he will team with Mustafa Ali to face Tony Nese and Buddy Murphy.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Gallagher says he used to look up to The Brian Kendrick, but not anymore. Gulak says Kendrick and Akira Tozawa are not a well-oiled tag team like they are, and if they step to them again, they will tap out.

Akira Tozawa and The Brian Kendrick beat Fidel Bravo and an unnamed opponent. (Bravo is not mentioned by name here, but he does show up on NXT after this on WWE Network to face Keith Lee in a losing effort, despite both matches taking place and being recorded for television two days apart.)

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Buddy Murphy and Tony Nese. Murphy says he has beaten Cedric Alexander and Mustafa Ali individually, and that he and Tony Nese will hurt them as a team. Nese tells Dasha she's better than that.

Next week: Hideo Itami returns!

Before the next match, Maria Kanellis shows up and brings out Mike Kanellis and TJP, who are wearing Gran Metalik and Kalisto masks, respectively. This causes The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Gran Metalik, Lince Dorado) to advance towards them, and referees and General Manager Drake Maverick have to break it up. Drake Maverick uses his authority to ensure that the only people at the ring for this match are Gran Metalik and TJP.

Gran Metalik beats TJP with a roll-up after TJP tries to use a pinata as a weapon. After the match, a hysterical Maria Kanellis shows up with General Manager Drake Maverick trying to calm her down. Mike Kanellis comes out from behind and attacks The Lucha House Party with a steel chair, and Maverick has to direct referees to the ring to get Mike Kanellis and TJP out of the ring.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for October 31, 2018

Drew Gulak guests on commentary for the next match.

The Brian Kendrick beats "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher after Akira Tozawa yanks Drew Gulak off the apron.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick speaks with Cedric Alexander, who finds out that he will be given his Cruiserweight title rematch when he is deemed ready due to his three-match losing streak. Alexander admits he has fallen off the wagon recently, but promises he will get back on track.

Gran Metalik beats an unnamed opponent. After the match, TJP attacks Gran Metalik from behind and rips the mask off of Gran Metalik's face before running away through the crowd.

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews Buddy Murphy, who says he has requested a match against one of the UK division's best next week: Mark Andrews. When asked what will happens if Tony Nese wins tonight, Murphy says "None of your business."

Backstage, Dasha Fuentes interviews Mike and Maria Kanellis. Maria takes the microphone and tells Dasha to buzz off, then TJP shows up. Maria says TJP is only here to get protection from The Lucha House Party (Kalisto, Lince Dorado, Gran Metalik) from Mike, then simply states "Let's talk business."

Mustafa Ali beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese as the referee is telling Nese to get off Ali as he rips at the tape around Ali's ribs and kicks at him. After the match, Cedric Alexander runs in, and Nese makes a hasty retreat. As Cedric stands with Ali, Buddy Murphy shows up ans stares Mustafa Ali and Cedric Alexander down from the stage to end the show.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for October 17, 2018

Akira Tozawa beats Drew Gulak by disqualification after "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher trips Tozawa off the top rope prior to the top rope senton. After the match, Gallagher and Gulak take the boots to Tozawa, then The Brian Kendrick runs in and overpowers them. Gulak has to pull Gallagher out of the ring as well as a Captain's Hook. Kendrick then helps a reluctant Tozawa up.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick congratulates Buddy Murphy on winning the Cruiserweight title, and is hopeful for the future. Tony Nese says that he will win tonight and prove that the future runs through them.

We hear from Mike and Maria Kanellis, who say that attacking Lince Dorado was just business and that when they had an opportunity to come to 205 Live, they had to capitalize on that. Mike Kanellis says that this is part of a bigger plan that involves becoming the WWE Cruiserweight Champion as well as the face of 205 Live.

Next week: Mike Kanellis vs. Lince Dorado!

Backstage, Hideo Itami says something in Japanese, then tells Mustafa Ali should have walked away and shown him respect, and that in their Falls Count Anywhere Match, he will end his career. We then hear from Mustafa Ali, who says that he and Hideo Itami have been on this road for far too long and that they should find a new road. He says that on this road, the road ends with him and there is nowhere to go. He says on this road, Hideo Itami will only find redemption, not respect, and that where he lays, he will stand.

Next week: Mustafa Ali vs. Hideo Itami in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!

"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese beats Cedric Alexander, TJP, Gran Metalik and Lio Rush with a schoolboy pin on Cedric after Cedric hits Lio Rush with a Lumbar Check.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for September 11, 2018

Buddy Murphy beats Gran Metalik after Metalik tweaks his right knee during a backflip, allowing Murphy to hit Murphy's Law for the win. After the match, Murphy says that you cannot stop the unstoppable, as he is the biggest, fastest, strongest man in the division. He says tonight is a small step towards becoming the next WWE Cruiserweight Champion at Super Show-Down.

It is announced that Mustafa Ali is medically cleared and that he will be competing tonight.

In the locker room, Cedric Alexander wishes Mustafa Ali luck on his match tonight, saying 205 Live hasn't been the same without him. Ali wishes he was tagging with Cedric tonight, but Cedric is alright tagging with Akira Tozawa, who simply waves hello. Cedric and Ali wave back. Cedric and Ali wave back, and Ali tells Cedric he is in good hands. Cedric and Tozawa then get pumped for their match.

Hideo Itami shows up before the next match and says something to him in Japanese before saying he is here to watch his match, saying he missed him. He hopes Mustafa Ali is feeling better, and wishes him good luck.

Mustafa Ali beats Michael Thompson.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick talks with Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher, hoping tonight's main event does not fall into chaos. Gulak almost talks about last week's main event, but says. Gallagher says any chaos in tonight's show will be due to a distraction from managing The Authors of Pain (Akam and Rezar). Maverick says he can call them up if they want. Gulak says that he and Gallagher are quite all right, and hopes that he can set up a working relationship when he becomes the next WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

We hear from Noam Dar, who says he knows what it is like to be the young hotshot, but tells "the 23-year-old piece of gold" he made it at 22 and he can face him anytime in the ring. We then hear from Lio Rush, who tells Noam to keep his name out of his mouth, as Noam has peaked and he has big plans ahead of him. He says that facing him next week will be a mistake, and he will soon feel the rush.

Drew Gulak and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beat Cedric Alexander and Akira Tozawa with a Gu-Lock to Akira Tozawa.

Kayla Braxton interviews General Manager Drake Maverick, who commends Gulak's recent performance as of late. Next week, Drew Gulak will face Cedric Alexander for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for September 4, 2018

Backstage, Kayla Braxton interviews "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. Buddy Murphy stands in for an offended Nese, who says choosing him for Super Show-Down for a Cruiserweight title match was an easy decision for General Manager Drake Maverick. He came close to beating Cedric Alexander for the title in Cedric's hometown, but at Super Show-Down, he will have thousands of fans cheering for him to win the title. As for tonight, Tony Nese does what he does best: taking care of business.

Gran Metalik beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick sends a message to the referees that he will take care of everything if Cedric Alexander does anything tonight. Mustafa Ali shows up, and Drake Maverick makes it clear that Mustafa Ali will not show up in a 205 Live ring again until he says so after his actions last week.

Lio Rush guests on commentary for the next match.

Noam Dar beats Bryan Kelly.

Backstage, General Manager Drake Maverick asks Cedric Alexander to stay professional, and that he has no problem intervening should things escalate. Cedric says "You're the boss."

Next week: Gran Metalik vs. Buddy Murphy!

Cedric Alexander shows up. Cedric says he is a man of few words, and calls Drew Gulak out, saying he will show up so they can finish what they started if he has any shred of integrity. Instead of Gulak, however, TJP shows up instead. He is surprised that Gulak is not here, then says he is impatient when it comes to waiting in line for the Cruiserweight Championship. He says that if Cedric wants to wait for a fight, he is willing to put him on the mat for a future title opportunity. Cedric dares TJP to get in the ring, which TJP does, then General Manager Drake Maverick. Maverick says he makes the matches around here, and while he would not normally do this, he is a shameless promoter and knows a marquee match when he sees it. He makes the match official, and brings out a referee to start the match.

Cedric Alexander beats TJP. After the match, Drew Gulak shows up and congratulates Cedric on his victory, and says that if he wants to finish what they started, he humbly accepts his challenge. Gulak heads to the ring, but it is a front for Cedric to be attacked from behind by "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher. Cedric fends off Gallagher, but Gulak clotheslines Cedric and locks in the Gu-Lock. General Manager Drake Maverick shows up with two referees, and the referees check on Cedric while Maverick forces Gallagher and Gulak to the back.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 26, 2018

Akira Tozawa beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese.

Backstage, Cedric Alexander meets with General Manager Drake Maverick looking to see who his next challenger for the Cruiserweight Championship is. Maverick has no idea, but Alexander wants to build his legacy by taking on all comers. Maverick is surprised that Cedric wants Hideo Itami for an opponent, but Cedric tells him that he wants the notch on his belt as Hideo has earned a match despite being a jackass.

Lio Rush beats Dewey James in his 205 Live debut. After the match, Dasha Fuentes interviews Lio Rush, who says that he is the future of the Cruiserweight Division and that he can do things in the ring that everyone else in the locker room can only dream of. He admits the other guys in the back are good, but they're not him, as they have no style, finesse or presence. He is the man of the hour, which means that every hour on the hour is his time and that 205 Live is soon going to feel the rush.

Backstage, Renee Young interviews Cedric Alexander, who says that he is well aware of how dangerous Hideo Itami is in the ring. If he wants to lead as a champion, he cannot turn down a challenge. Therefore, Hideo is welcome to take him on and he is not scared of him. Suddenly, Hideo Itami shows up and gets physical with Cedric, and General Manager Drake Maverick quickly shows up with some referees before the situation gets worse.

Next week: Buddy Murphy vs. Mustafa Ali in a no-disqualification match!

The Brian Kendrick, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak beat Kalisto, Gran Metalik and Lince Dorado in a six-man tag team elimination match after grabbing at Kalisto's mask before making him submit to the Gu-Lock. During the match, Gulak manages to remove Lince Dorado's mask, but Dorado is able to get it back on outside of the ring. Also, Lince Dorado is eliminated with a Gu-Lock by Gulak after Kendrick shows up after being eliminated to yank Kalisto off the ring apron. After the match, Gulak takes Penelope, Kalisto's pinata mascot, off the commentary table and rips Penelope apart before tossing Penelope into the crowd.

205:Alive - 205 Live recap for June 12, 2018

General Manager Drake Maverick announces that Hideo Itami will not be competing or appearing in this week's 205 Live due to his actions, as ruining a main event match for selfish reasons will not be tolerated.

Kalisto walks a mini-pinata mascot with Drew Gulak's face on it to the ring before the next match. Meanwhile, Dasha Fuentes interviews The Brian Kendrick, "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher and Drew Gulak. Kendrick says their opponents are the top team in 205 Live and that they must go through them to become the best. Gallagher says their opponents' tactics will no longer work. Gulak says that he, Kendrick and Gallagher will teach Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik a lesson, and prove that anyone who steps up to him will be tapping out.

Kalisto, Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik beat Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick and "Gentleman" Jack Gallagher after Lince Dorado rolls Kendrick up to counter the Captain's Hook. During the match, Drew Gulak almost wins the match on a roll-up, but the referee catches him grabbing Kalisto's tights.

We hear from Hideo Itami, who speaks in Japanese before saying that Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy do not deserve to be champions or to be in the main event, while he will become a champion and make the fans respect him.

Buddy Murphy meets with General Manager Drake Maverick, who doesn't care what Drake has to say and will not wrestle unless he gets a match with Hideo Itami. Drake says Mustafa Ali wants a match with Hideo Itami, but that is not happening, either. He asks Buddy to come to his office with a request, not an ultimatum, and to keep the peace until the time comes.

We hear from Mustafa Ali, who says he was close to stopping the unstoppable and beating Buddy Murphy until Hideo Itami put him down. He is getting back up, and tonight, he is getting one step closer to the Cruiserweight title against "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. He hopes that both Buddy Murphy and Hideo Itami are watching.

Akira Tozawa beats Steve Irby.

We see another vignette for Lio Rush, who says he has been waiting for the right time with the right hook and the right line. He's been fishing for gold of the right kind, and feels disrespected for not being put in two Cruiserweight tournaments. He says it is time for things to be put in order and no longer be misunderstood, and that the world will know why he is the right man at the right place at the right time.

We hear from "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, who says Mustafa Ali made a mistake challenging him on his way back to the title picture. He is ready to prove himself, and he will make a statement at Mustafa's expense.

We hear from TJP, who says that he is not in another high-profile match, but he will keep on working out, and when the time comes, General Manager Drake Maverick will go from remembering him as the one who carried 205 Live to remembering him as the one that got away.

Buddy Murphy accompanies "The Premier Athlete" to the ring for the next match. Buddy Murphy soon surrounds Mustafa Ali along with Tony Nese, but Cedric Alexander shows up to even the numbers game.

Mustafa Ali beats "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese. During the match, Buddy Murphy and Cedric Alexander brawl after Buddy tries to protect Nese when the latter rolls out of the ring, and they eventually brawl their way to the stage and into the back. After the match, Mustafa Ali says he knows General Manager Drake Maverick and that he wants to give the people want they want. He knows he, Buddy Murphy and Hideo Itami want to each other's head off, and he demands a Triple Threat Match between them next week. Afterwards, Dasha Fuentes interviews Drake Maverick, and says that Hideo Itami has ruffled Mustafa and Buddy's feathers. He makes the Triple Threat Match between Hideo Itami, Mustafa Ali and Buddy Murphy official for next week.